GlobalLogic is moving to a new office in Gdansk. Based in the Argon building of the Alchemia complex, it will provide a more comfortable environment for almost a hundred engineers who are involved in projects for clients in the automotive, medical, financial or smart home sectors. It will also enable the organisation to run more internship and training programmes aimed at the local IT community.
Just over a year after officially opening its office in Gdansk, GlobalLogic is moving to a new location that better suits the needs of its rapidly expanding team. The choice is not coincidental – Alchemia Argon is recognised as one of the most modern buildings in northern Poland and symbolically connects to the company’s growth plans in the region. Gdansk provides access to a large pool of educated specialists and the support of prestigious scientific institutions, while continually attracting programmers and engineers from Poland and abroad, for whom it appears to be an ideal place to live and develop professionally. This potential is recognised by companies in the IT sector. It can also be seen in the rapid growth of GlobalLogic, which has almost doubled its team size in just over a dozen months. – Tricity offers very good conditions for IT business development. The support from local government institutions makes it easier to operate even for companies with a narrow specialisation, and this can be seen in the composition of our team. Today, there are DevOps specialists, embedded systems programmers, automatic test engineers or project managers who have the knowledge and competences to respond to the needs of the largest organisations in the world in terms of stable and secure IT solutions – says Kamil Świadek, Director of the GlobalLogic branch in Gdańsk. The high qualifications of the specialists working in the Tricity office make it possible, among other things, to develop advanced solutions in the field of data engineering, using machine learning or telematics, which relate to platforms already in use and those that are only due to reach cars in the coming years. Gdansk engineers are also involved in the development of the medical industry, through the creation of an automatic insulin delivery system for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, ensuring patient safety around the clock. The ever-growing talent pool available in the region to create and develop this kind of software is the result of close collaboration between the education and business sectors. GlobalLogic is also active in the Tricity in this respect, joining forces with the WSB Merito University or, more recently, the Gdansk Tech. The aim of the organisation is to further develop the dual education model and to support universities in fine-tuning their curriculum offerings to meet the future needs of the labour market. In the past months, GlobalLogic experts have had the opportunity to give interdisciplinary lectures in the areas of Java and DevOps, as well as taking part in events organised by the organisation – including the Embedded, QA Testers or ARES academies, which allowed the local IT community to have creative discussions and share experience. – In our new office at Alchemia Argon, we intend to offer even more opportunities to those willing to participate in internship programmes. This summer alone, we hosted thirteen students to gain knowledge in Java, #C and QA. The larger space will allow us to be even more active in this area. We also aim to be very active in the area of trainings, academies, but also networking meetings intended for professionals looking for opportunities to exchange knowledge and inspiring discussions – emphasises Justyna Kielar, Line Manager at GlobalLogic. The company is currently recruiting for ongoing projects, looking for, among others, new Software Architects, as well as AUTOSAR, QNX Security, Linux C and Senior C++ engineers, who will join the team already working in the Alchemia Argon building. GlobalLogic’s growth at such a rapid pace would not have been possible without the support of its partners, in particular the local government initiative Invest in Pomerania. In the last few months alone, the cooperation has resulted in initiatives leading to employee education on safe working practices and mental health care, as well as improving the wellbeing of the people who make up the local IT community. – The hybridisation of the work system and the shift in focus towards working from home has not changed the fact that the office is an essential corporate meeting place for task and project teams. Tricity IT investors are actively working with developers and office builders to ensure that their spaces are made with an excellent understanding of the new nature of operation. A good example of an office designed in this way is the new GlobalLogic headquarters in Gdansk – comments Marcin Grzegory, Deputy Director, Invest in Pomerania. LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) celebrated its new office in Gdynia, Poland with an opening ceremony hosted by David Schwimmer, CEO, LSEG, David Shalders, Chief Operating Officer and Erica Bourne, Chief People Officer. The ceremony at LSEG Tower was attended by people from LSEG’s Gdynia office, Leszek Bonna, Deputy Marshall of the Pomorskie Voivodeship, Wojciech Szczurek, Mayor of Gdynia and other dignitaries from Gdynia’s City Hall, representatives from economic associations, the University of Gdansk, and organisations supporting LSEG’s office relocation.
"Today’s opening ceremony is a great milestone for LSEG in Gdynia and a clear demonstration of our commitment to Poland. Gdynia is home to significant talent with diverse skillsets, and this is reflected in the make-up of our team here. This new hub in Gdynia will enable our people here to continue to collaborate with each other and with colleagues around the world to support customers, develop content and build solutions – said David Schwimmer, CEO, LSEG. LSEG presence in Gdynia goes back 17 years. Over 1,000 people work at LSEG’s Gdynia office, in roles supporting the Group’s Operations, Data & Analytics and Technology functions. Located in 3T Office Park in Gdynia, LSEG Tower is designed to support hybrid working and enhanced collaboration for our people. There are also a number of social and wellbeing spaces where people can meet and connect in a more informal setting. – You are starting a new chapter in your new “home”, which is the space of one of the most modern office buildings in Tricity – 3T Office Park. I am convinced that this place will be a friendly environment for you to work and develop. Our seaside climate, beaches, direct access to green areas combined with the advantages of a larger city in terms of the labor market and urban infrastructure make it easier for us to encourage locating business in Gdynia, and your long-term presence in the area confirms my words. May I wish you every success in this new place and I am proud of the fact that a global company of great potential as yours is developing in Gdynia – added Wojciech Szczurek, Mayor of Gdynia. LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, playing a vital social and economic role in the world’s financial system. With its open approach, trusted expertise and global scale, they enable the sustainable growth and stability of their customers and their communities. They are dedicated partners with extensive experience, deep knowledge and a worldwide presence in data and analytics, indices, capital formation, and trade execution, clearing and risk management across multiple asset classes. Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has announced plans to establish a global business services (GBS) centre in Vilnius, Lithuania. The company plans to hire approximately 200 people over the next three years for a new office that will support JM’s operations worldwide. It will be managed by Mariano Andrade Gonzalez who joins JM as GBS Director.
The new GBS office will serve as a central hub for activities across finance, IT, HR, and procurement – all aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency within JM. Within the HR domain, the office will oversee personnel management, recruitment, onboarding, and other functions, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and a standardised approach to HR practices across JM’s global operations. Nick Cooper, GBS Programme Lead at JM said: “Our main criteria when selecting a new location is centred around talent availability and flexibility, and language capability. We visited a number of potential locations across Europe, but Lithuania stood out due to its multilingual talent pool and its reputation for attracting delivery centres and GBS hubs.” As part of the company’s corporate social responsibility strategy, JM prioritises supporting educational initiatives that inspire students and young individuals to pursue careers in the technology sector. It will be looking to employ new graduates, as well as offering internship opportunities. JM will also allocate €60,000 to enhance social cohesion within local communities, such as two paid volunteering days a year for employees. “By investing in these initiatives, we seek to make a positive impact, grow, and contribute to the development of a vibrant and inclusive society in Lithuania,” said Mariano Andrade Gonzalez, GBS Director at JM. Elijus Čivilis, General Manager at Invest Lithuania, believes that Lithuanian talent will contribute to Johnson Matthey’s mission of catalysing the net zero transition. “Skilled and driven, Lithuanian specialists have proven they are able to support operations of multinational companies like Johnson Matthey. I am sure that the new GBS centre will bolster the company’s global success and, in turn, its vision for a cleaner world.” IBA Poland opens Warsaw office
21/8/2023
On August 4, IBA Poland, a development center of IBA Group, announced the opening of a new office in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. The Warsaw office serves as an extension of IBA Poland’s development center located in Wroclaw, one of the three major IT hubs of Poland.
Pawel Ciesielski, Chairman of the Board of Directors of IBA Poland, Oleg Loubnevski, Vice President of the Board of Directors of IBA Poland, Tomasz Gołebiewski, Business Development Manager at IBA Poland, Paulina Kocjan, HR Manager at IBA Poland, and IBA Poland employees attended the opening ceremony. The program of the event included a welcome address by Chairman Ciesielski, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a cocktail party. “We hope that the new office will be a great place for work, meetings, and networking,” Ciesielski said. He added, “The office building complex where the new development center is located is a magnificent and modern space that meets the highest business expectations.” The Warsaw office comprises three conference rooms, two open spaces for 23 people to work in, a relaxation room, and a coffee point. The office is located on Al. Jerozolimskie 136 02-305 Warsaw, close to the West Railway Station (Warszawa Zachodnia), with a convenient connection to the center of Warsaw. About IBA Group IBA Group is a leading IT service provider, performing software development, migration, maintenance, support, and IT consulting services with 2,000 IT and business professionals. Headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, IBA Group has offices and development centers in 15 countries. IAOP recognizes IBA Group as one of The Global Outsourcing 100 in the Leaders category. IBA Group is a winner of IT Europa's European IT & Software Excellence Awards, of CEE Business Services Awards by the European Business Services Association, and of GSA Awards by the Global Sourcing Association. For more information, visit http://ibagroupit.com About IBA Poland IBA Poland is a major development center of IBA Group with offices in Wroclaw and Warsaw, Poland. Registered on January 22, 2021, IBA Poland employs more than 400 people. The company focuses on development, support, and modernization of enterprise applications, including mainframe, business analytics, Big Data, SAP, and cloud services. In 2023, the European Business Services Association shortlisted IBA Poland for the CEE Business Services Awards in the category Most Promising New Entrant Business Services Company (BSC). For more information, visit https://pl.ibagroupit.com/ Payhawk, a leading global spend management solution, has launched in Lithuania and opened a local office in Vilnius. Having recently obtained an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Bank of Lithuania, the company is looking to hire a team of finance professionals that will help accelerate product development.
Bulgaria’s first unicorn, Payhawk, simplifies business payments, combining company cards, reimbursable expenses, accounts payable, and accounting software integrations into a single product. Payhawk now serves clients in over 32 countries and offers businesses across Europe, the UK and the US a single global solution. With offices in London, Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Sofia, New York, and now Vilnius, Payhawk’s diverse customer base includes well-known names such as LuxAir and Babbel. “We have been engaging in conversations with a significant number of Lithuanian businesses that are looking to optimise spend and make their finance teams more efficient,” says Saulius Žlabys, Managing Director at Payhawk Lithuania. “We’ve always considered Lithuania an important country for us to operate in, and we hope our local presence will help us bring the benefits of Payhawk to more businesses in the Baltics.” Payhawk has also recently received an EMI license from the Bank of Lithuania. According to Hristo Borisov, CEO and Co-founder of Payhawk, the new license will accelerate the development of new features of the Payhawk platform. The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has announced the opening of its new Global Technology Center in Bucharest, Romania, as part of its ongoing commitment to leveraging technology to enhance its competitive edge.
The Bucharest office, together with offices in Long Island City, New York and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, embodies ELC’s global approach to technology management and innovation. The office is a demonstration of ELC’s recent investments in digital tech centers around the world, enhancing the diversity of its capabilities. Since the formation of the Bucharest office in 2021, the Information Technology team has already hired more than 150 dynamic, qualified employees adding value across key business areas. The work in the Bucharest Global Technology Center supports the operations of the Company and its technology goals, both globally and regionally. The office provides digital solutions to enhance ELC's high-touch consumer experiences and high-performance supply chain network, through their capabilities in artificial intelligence, cloud acceleration, intelligent automation, omnichannel, and more. Following an 8-year presence in Hungary, Belgian-owned Delaware Consulting Hungary Kft. has decided to expand locally by setting up a second office in Debrecen. The IT system integrator invests EUR 6.7 million and plans to hire 70 new colleagues.
Established twenty years ago in Belgium, Delaware is now a truly global system integrator that provides consultancy services and delivers advanced IT solutions in 19 countries. The company set up shop in Hungary in 2015 when the Budapest office was opened that focuses on logistics, public utilities and manufacturing. Delaware now has announced to expand its local operation by establishing its second office in Debrecen. Thanks to the EUR 6.7 million investment 70 new jobs can be created. The company aims to modernize the processes of its customers and provide continuous support, ensuring them to acquire and maintain a leading market position. Part of the reason why they picked Debrecen in particular was that Delaware could identify shared values with the municipality. On the other hand, they strive to find and recruit the best talent the region has to offer, thus contributing to creating new international opportunities. German software group SAP has opened in Bucharest an SAP Labs Site, a digital innovation hub that is meant to contribute to expanding the company's portfolio of products and services.
The Bucharest hub is part of the global R&D network SAP Labs Network, which oversees the company's engineering activities. The network has 21 R&D centers in 17 countries, including Germany, the United States, India, China, and Brazil. Each location targets different areas, such as AI, cloud computing, or process automation, among others. More than 40,000 people are employed in the network. "The new SAP Labs Site in Bucharest is an important support for the operations of SAP Romania and will consolidate our expertise and market presence through the growth and development of local talent," said Diana David, managing director of SAP Romania. Norwegian Archer, a global company focused on providing gas and drilling services, as well as handling the clients from oil and gas sector, is opening an engineering office in Gdansk. It will employ 150 engineers who will take part in the development of all the tycoon’s global projects.
Archer has been active in the oil and gas market for more than 40 years. The company currently employs more than 4,500 people in 40 countries around the world. Archer currently secures the engineering side of wells at 35 offshore locations in the North Sea and Atlantic and more than 65 onshore wells in South America. Major clients remain companies such as Equinor, Aker BP and Repsol. Archer’s services cover the entire well completion process – from surface imaging, new well construction to well servicing and, finally, post production quenching and protection. Ambitious plans The Gdansk office will support operations in Europe, North and South America and the Pacific, as well as developing projects in the Middle East and West Africa. The choice of location is not accidental and the company has high hopes for the Polish office: – We are pleased to present our new office – says Piotr Hinczewski, Managing Director and Member of the Board, Archer Poland. – The new premises provide a better working environment for our employees and offer a modern and professional environment to serve our clients. We also expect to attract new talent to the company as we continue to grow and expand our business – adds Piotr Hinczewski. Archer’s Gdansk branch is located in the Alchemia complex in Oliwa. Ultimately, 150 engineers will work in the Gdansk office, specialising in various disciplines: piping design, structural design, calculations, E&I, processing, safety and many others. The distribution of vacancies is planned over a three-year period. It will be the company’s largest engineering office. – We are constantly experiencing a demand for talented engineers. With our new headquarters in Gdansk, we are now equipped to ensure further growth and thus meet the needs of an expanding market – adds Martin Nilsen, Manager Business Development Engineering Global. Significantly, Archer is also already entering the renewable energy market. The company recently purchased a 50% stake in Island Drilling Company with a strategy to develop its geothermal drilling business. In turn, the ambition of the Gdansk office for the next few years will be to expand its services and also serve the offshore wind sector. Development of the offshore sector Archer is another company from the offshore sector, that has recently decided to open a branch in Gdansk. In September, a similar decision was made by Siemens Gamesa, which specializes in providing solutions for wind turbines. Both companies are supported in the relocation process and in terms of employer branding by Invest in Pomerania, a local government initiative coordinated by the Pomerania Development Agency that provides a wide range of services for FDI. – We firmly believe that the offshore industry, be it wind or oil & gas, alongside the automotive and electronics sectors, will soon be the most growth-oriented direction for Pomeranian industry. The presence of corporations such as Archer represents a development opportunity for the entire region. We know that we have a highly competent workforce, which is currently a key competitive advantage in terms of location choice by foreign investors. Turning to the sea is one of the basic assumptions of our activities for the next few years – declares Mikolaj Trunin, Deputy Director, Invest in Pomerania. Pomeranian Voivodeship Marshal Mieczysław Struk is of a similar opinion, seeing offshore engineering projects as a completely new development path for the region. The Krakow hub marks Zilch's third global location, complementing the company's London headquarters in the UK and its Miami office in the US. With over 30% of Zilch's software engineers based in Krakow, the technology hub is poised for further expansion over the next two years. This growth will leverage Poland's thriving economy, its renowned business services sector, and a local labour market boasting a vast pool of highly skilled technology specialists.
Under the leadership of Zilch's CTO, Sean Hederman, the Krakow team will collaborate closely with the core engineering centre in the UK, setting the stage for the establishment of additional technology hubs worldwide to sustain Zilch's continued growth trajectory. This investment in Zilch's core product development capabilities aligns seamlessly with the company's strategic focus, which has propelled Zilch to over 3 million registered customers in record time. Philip Belamant, CEO and Co-Founder of Zilch, stated, "The current global macroeconomic climate has led to a marked increase in financial exclusion for customers and a significant reduction in funding for private firms. This creates an environment where well-funded, economically viable and highly scalable companies like Zilch can leapfrog the competition while delivering immense value to the mass market customer. While others are scaling back, we are doubling down on investment into our team, product, and customers. This strategic step is part of our targeted investment program into R&D and technology. We expect our new Krakow operation will serve as a blueprint for similar technology hubs worldwide." |
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