On the other hand, Governor Doug Ducey commented called Infosys’ announcement a “fantastic news.” For Arizonans. He thanked the company for bringing significant number of jobs in the state and for its commitment to providing training and education in technology.
Ducey said, “We are thankful for companies like Infosys who enhance our efforts to prepare the workforce for the future.”
Arizona is a “tech industry leader”
Sandra Watson, President & CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority commented that Infosys cemented Arizona’s reputation as a “tech industry leader.”
She added, “This operation will create a significant number of high-value jobs and focus on advancing emerging technologies.”
Last year, Infosys made a commitment to open Technology and Innovation Hubs and hire 10,000 workers across the United States. The company reaffirmed that commitment with its project in Arizona.
In fact, Infosys already hired 5,874 workers in the country to date. Currently, it has two Technology and Innovation Hubs in the United States. One is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and the other in Raleigh, North Carolina.
