Prospect of new jobs as Highland IT firm wins major contract
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise has welcomed the announcement of a major new contract win by a Highland IT firm.
Capgemini, based in the Highland capital, is to provide IT services to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in a five-year deal that is expected to create many new jobs in the region.
Welcoming the news today (Friday, June 19) Charlotte Wright, HIE chief executive, said: “This great news from Capgemini really couldn’t have come at a better time.
"During this very difficult period for the economy, the company has competed very effectively for this contract at a UK level.
“This success is testament, not only to Capgemini’s approach to continuous growth and ambitions for the future, but to the skills and experience in IT outsourcing that exist in our region’s workforce.
“This news will strengthen Capgemini’s position as one of our region’s largest private sector employers.”
