For your interest, dear readers, here's how 'the news' get made by different online reports, that use the same source. Each one has a different approach, getting different traction in social media. At the same time - you can see who gets splashed around the most
1. From an Arizona news source: http://ktar.com
New Jersey-based company to employ 500 people at new Mesa center
By KTAR.com | August 9, 2018 at 4:18 pm UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 9:11 pm
More than 500 new employees would be housed at the new facility, expanding the company’s statewide workforce to nearly 3,000 employees at facilities in Phoenix, Chandler and Mesa.
Gov. Doug Ducey, who was in attendance for the ribbon-cutting, said Cognizant chose to open another center in Arizona due to the state’s available workforce and education system.
“When they look at our workforce, they look at our education system…[they said] this is going to be one of our fastest-growing hubs in the country,” Ducey said Thursday.
The company invested $4.5 million in the Mesa facility as “part of an aggressive Arizona expansion,” according to a press release. It has hired more than 500 employees over the last 18 months, not including the new positions that were announced Thursday. . .
Cognizant also announced a new partnership with Maricopa Corporate College to provide technical training for in-demand digital economy jobs.
“Cognizant is an exciting addition to Mesa,” Mayor John Giles said in a statement.
“Their decision to expand to Mesa is a great endorsement of our business-friendly environment and the work they do to help companies transform their business with specialized technology is at the epicenter of the IT industry."
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2 From another Arizona news source: BEHIND A PAY WALL https://www.bizjournals.com
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3. From a news source in India: https://www.peoplematters.in Fri 10 Aug 2018
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1. From an Arizona news source: http://ktar.com
New Jersey-based company to employ 500 people at new Mesa center
By KTAR.com | August 9, 2018 at 4:18 pm UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 9:11 pm
(Twitter/@azcommerce)
PHOENIX — More jobs are coming to the Phoenix area. A New Jersey-based company had opened a new 50,000-square-foot regional technology and service delivery center in Mesa. The announcement from Cognizant, a multinational corporation that provides IT services, including digital, technology, consulting, and operations services, was made during a Thursday event.
Gov @dougducey cuts the ribbon on the latest edition to #AZ's growing innovation & technology sector! Congrats to @Cognizant on the latest step in your rapid #AZ expansion - soon to have 3,000 AZ employees!pic.twitter.com/qEjRFbZItQ
Gov. Doug Ducey, who was in attendance for the ribbon-cutting, said Cognizant chose to open another center in Arizona due to the state’s available workforce and education system.
“When they look at our workforce, they look at our education system…[they said] this is going to be one of our fastest-growing hubs in the country,” Ducey said Thursday.
The company invested $4.5 million in the Mesa facility as “part of an aggressive Arizona expansion,” according to a press release. It has hired more than 500 employees over the last 18 months, not including the new positions that were announced Thursday. . .
Cognizant also announced a new partnership with Maricopa Corporate College to provide technical training for in-demand digital economy jobs.
“Cognizant is an exciting addition to Mesa,” Mayor John Giles said in a statement.
“Their decision to expand to Mesa is a great endorsement of our business-friendly environment and the work they do to help companies transform their business with specialized technology is at the epicenter of the IT industry."
Not only is @Cognizant making a $4.5 million capital investment in #AZ, the company is also driving our state's tech talent pipeline w/ a new training program w/ @mcccd!pic.twitter.com/MwoqR3HjhZ
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2 From another Arizona news source: BEHIND A PAY WALL https://www.bizjournals.com
Global tech firm to expand Phoenix footprint with hundreds of new hires
Company also partnering with Maricopa Corporate College to launch job-training program
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The company invested $4.5 million to set up its new tech center in Mesa
Cognizant celebrated its Mesa office grand opening Aug. 9 with DK Sinha, Cognizant's executive vice president of global client services, Governor Doug Ducey and Arizona Commerce Authority President and CEO Sandra Watson.
3. From a news source in India: https://www.peoplematters.in Fri 10 Aug 2018
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Cognizant expands operations in Arizona, to add 500 new technology jobs
The move to open the Arizona center is part of the company's $4.5 Mn capital investment this year as part of an aggressive Arizona expansion.
"Cognizant said it would add 500 new technology job as it expands its operations in the US state of Arizona. The IT firm announced the opening of its newest US regional technology and service delivery center in Mesa, Arizona.
The 5000 sq foot office center will house over 500 new employees, increasing Cognizant's statewide workforce to nearly 3,000 employees at facilities in Phoenix, Chandler and Mesa as it addresses strong demand for specialized digital technology and business process services.
The new Mesa jobs will be for full-time, highly-skilled technology and business professionals who provide business process services as well as software application development and maintenance.
Karen McLoughlin, CFO of Cognizant stated, “We're pleased to be expanding again in Arizona, home to many of our large clients, and launching our new technology skills training initiative with Maricopa Corporate College.”
Cognizant also announced a new partnership with Maricopa Corporate College to provide technical training for in-demand digital economy jobs. Training will be provided at no cost to those selected to participate, with the courses focusing on Application Support and Infrastructure Services. Individuals who complete the training program will have an opportunity to interview for job openings within Cognizant.
Cognizant supports a number of clients in Phoenix and surrounding Maricopa County. The move to open the center is part of the company's $4.5 Mn capital investment this year as part of an aggressive Arizona expansion. Statewide hiring over the past 18 months has totaled more than 500 employees in addition to the new positions being created in Mesa.
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4. From a news source in The Netherlands: https://www.telecompaper.com Fri 10 Aug 2018
Cognizant to create 500 new jobs in Arizona
Friday 10 August 2018 | 09:49 CET | News
Cognizant opened its newest US regional technology and service delivery centre in Mesa, Arizona The centre will house over 500 new employees, increasing Cognizant's statewide workforce to nearly 3,000 employees at facilities in Phoenix, Chandler and Mesa as it addresses strong demand for specialised digital technology and business process services.
Cognizant supports a number of clients in Phoenix and surrounding Maricopa County. The company said its USD 4.5 million capital investment in 2018 in the new Mesa facility is part of its aggressive Arizona expansion. Statewide hiring over the past 18 months totaled more than 500 employees in addition to the new positions being created in Mesa. The new Mesa jobs will be for full-time, highly-skilled technology and business professionals who provide business process services as well as software application development and maintenance.
Cognizant also entered into a new partnership with Maricopa Corporate College to provide technical training for in-demand digital economy jobs like the ones at Cognizant. Training will be provided at no cost to those selected to participate. Courses held at Maricopa Corporate College starting this fall will focus on Application Support and Infrastructure Services. Individuals who complete the training programme will have an opportunity to interview for job openings within Cognizant.
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