IT services major, Infosys, has set up a techlogy and invation centre in Arizona, US, and plans to hire 1,000 American workers in state by 2023. company, which h in 2017 anunced its commitment to hire 10,000 American workers in two years time, said it h surpassed that target.

Arizona Techlogy and Invation Centre has a special focus on automous techlogies, Internet of Things (IoT), full-stack engineering, data science and cybersecurity, Infosys said in a statement. Infosys' investment in Arizona will amplify top local talent alongside best global talent to shrink IT skills gap in state, it ded.

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Infosys plans to hire 1,000 American workers

Hiring is currently in progress and centre will move to its permanent location - a 60,000-square-foot facility in ASU vus Invation Corridor by 2020 - and would accommodate up to 500 employees, statement said. "Infosys plans to hire 1,000 American workers in state by 2023," it ded. Goverr of Arizona, Doug Ducey congratulated Infosys on opening of new techlogy and invation Hub, on Twitter. 

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inauguration of Infosys' Arizona Techlogy and Invation Centre is an important milestone in company's efforts to help American enterprises accelerate ir digital transformations, Infosys CEO Salil Parekh said. "We are excited to have completed our commitment to hire 10,000 American workers and we look forward to leveraging and empowering this specialised workforce to bridge techlogy skills gap in market and accelerate digital nda of our clients," he ded.

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A high-tech centre

centre includes a series of labs, showcasing new protos in virtual reality, augmented reality and robotic techlogies. In dition, it is home to a Makers that encours invation through 3-D printing and or Makers projects. Infosys has also anunced a partnership with InStride that will allow its employees to complete degree programs and continuing education courses through Arizona State University.

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