May 23, 2018 | From City of New Orleans
Mayor Cantrell, Governor Edwards, NOLABA, GNO, Inc., Business Leaders Cut Ribbon On DXC Technology
Creating 2,000 jobs in New Orleans over next 5 years
NEW ORLEANS – Today, Mayor LaToya Cantrell, in partnership with Governor John Bel Edwards, DXC Technology, New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA) and Greater New Orleans, Incorporated (GNO, Inc.) cut the ribbon for the home of the newly placed DXC Technology. The world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, DXC Technology will bring upwards of 2,000 jobs to New Orleans by 2024.
“We are thrilled to welcome DXC Technology to New Orleans and are looking forward to the opportunities this robust company will provide for the people of New Orleans,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "Placing DXC Technology in New Orleans gives our city new levels of prominence and opens the door for greater business attraction. This development is proof that New Orleans is heading in the right direction and is on the path forward to success.“
Housed at 1615 Poydras St., DXC Technology will hire approximately 300 Information Technology professionals through 2018 and is expected to increase job opportunities to 2,000 over five years. Additionally, Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in 2,257 new indirect jobs, for a total of more than 4,250 new jobs in the state’s Southeast Region.
“We’re thrilled to officially launch our Digital Transformation Center in New Orleans, and we want to thank the State of Louisiana, the City of New Orleans and the leading educational institutions for their shared commitment and partnership,” said Executive Vice President Jim Smith. “The center is integral to our strategic growth objectives: delivering transformative digital IT services and solutions to our clients, and creating new opportunities for current and future employees. We remain on track with our hiring and growth objectives, and having this base of operations allows our local team to build on the progress we’ve already made.”
“Today’s milestone is another important marker for a project that will change the business landscape of New Orleans and our state,” said Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. “In a rigorous competition for this Fortune 500 company’s largest Digital Transformation Center, our state succeeded because we offer an extraordinary city in its Tricentennial year and an exceptional higher education partnership. New Orleans, the state of Louisiana and DXC Technology will create an innovative path for great careers in the digital economy.”
Along with the State of Louisiana, NOLABA and GNO, Inc. were integral partners in securing DXC Technology in New Orleans providing site selection assistance, concierge services, real estate consultations and demographic data.
“The New Orleans Business Alliance congratulates DXC Technology on its landmark office opening,” said NOLABA President and CEO Quentin L. Messer Jr. “DXC’s selection of New Orleans validates the city’s evolution as a regional technology hub. We are honored that the company identified New Orleans for its talent, cultural diversity and quality of life in choosing DXC’s location in our urban center. DXC’s combined 2,000 direct jobs and additional 2,257 indirect jobs will offer New Orleans residents greater employment opportunities, while opening new client markets for small and large local businesses. On behalf of all New Orleanians, NOLABA is proud to have played a major role in bringing to New Orleans America’s second-largest economic development win for 2017.”
“GNO Inc. is thrilled to join DXC Technology in celebration of their grand opening in New Orleans,” said President and CEO Michael Hecht of Greater New Orleans Inc. “DXC epitomizes the ‘new’ New Orleans — bringing opportunity, revitalization, and diversification. As DXC stands up their operations, we look forward to working with them to ensure great success.”
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About DXC Technology
DXC Technology is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, serving nearly 6,000 private and public-sector clients from a diverse array of industries across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner network deliver transformative digital offerings and solutions that help clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit dxc.technology.