An international information technology firm opened its Canadian headquarters in Calgary on Tuesday, and company officials say they hope to soon create up to 1,000 jobs. India-based Mphasis, which formed partnerships with the University of Calgary, the provincial government and Calgary Economic Development, will open the location with 200 jobs. © Mike Symington/CBC University of Calgary president Ed McCauley says the university's partnership with Mphasis could help to develop local talent to pair with the global market. University of Calgary president Ed McCauley said Calgary is poised to become a global quantum computing hub, adding that Mphasis chose Calgary "in no small part … because of our city's entrepreneurial spirit." "Mphasis's decision to put their Canadian headquarters in Calgary reflects our city's growing reputation, and our global recognition, as a burgeoning technology ecosystem," Nenshi said at the time.

Source: CBC News June 07, 2022 21:42 UTC