Victorian Government Minister of Information and Communication Technology Showcases Hansen Australian Investment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Shellie White
P: (916) 921-0883, ext. 3522
E: shellie.white@hansen.com
Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA, February 21, 2005 – American-based
company Hansen Information Technologies (Hansen®) today announced that
it will open a new Hansen 8 Development Centre in Melbourne that will provide
customer service to its customers outside of North America. Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Marsha Thomson, said the centre
will produce up to 30 new high-end jobs for Victorians and will be a boost
for Victoria's ICT industry.
The announcement was made at the Annual Australian Hansen User Group meeting
which opened on February 21 in Melbourne. Keynote addresses were delivered
by The Honorable Carlo Carli, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier for
Infrastructure, and Chuck Hansen, Chairman of Hansen Information Technologies.
"The time difference between Victoria and the USA offers unique opportunities
– while the USA sleeps we can be working to deliver solutions for their
ICT problems," said Ms. Thomson.
"The combination of our European heritage, location in Asia, and strength
in ICT, gives Victoria a set of insights, links and expertise that is unique
in the world – and it is a combination with the potential to create exciting
new opportunities for American companies like Hansen Information Technologies."
“We are delighted to be expanding our company in Australia to handle the
localization and support for our growing base of international customers
and partners,” stated Chuck Hansen. “A number of our most innovative enhancements
have been a direct result of recommendations from our Australian and New
Zealand users, so it is only fitting for us to co-develop our international
language versions from here, providing 24-hour coverage.”
Ms. Thomson said Hansen Information Technologies chose Australia for the
facility over other countries in the Asia Pacific, and over expanding their
US facilities. "The company began operations here in Melbourne in 2001 with
six employees. That number has now grown to 50 across Australasia – more
than eight times the original staffing levels – with 30 of those based in
Victoria," said Ms. Thomson.
"Historically, all the company's software development was done in the USA. But rather than expanding the American operation or opening a facility in another country – they have chosen Melbourne as home for the Hansen 8 Development Centre.”
"Companies, like Hansen Information Technologies are choosing Victoria over
other international locations because of our key strengths in ICT skills
development – we are Australia's leading producer of IT and computing
graduates – and a national leader in ICT research and development."
"Over the past three years the Victorian Government has secured ICT investments
worth more than $660 Million, creating more than 5000 new high-tech jobs
for the State," the Minister said.
The Minister said that this was an obvious example of Victoria benefiting from the off-shoring of global operations by multinational companies.
"Victoria is an ICT destination for many of the world's best companies because
of its skill base, ICT capability and business environment," said Ms. Thomson.
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About Victoria’s Information and Communications Technology
Information and Communications Technology is part of the Victorian Government’s Department
of Infrastructure which is the leading provider of essential infrastructure
in Victoria, responsible for transport, ports and marine, freight, information
and communication technology, major development, energy and security. Administered
by Multimedia Victoria (MMV), Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
policy has been a part of the Department of Infrastructure since December 2003,
reflecting the Government's view that ICT is fundamental infrastructure needed
for the development of the state's economy – like roads, ports and transport.
Please visit ICT
Press Release to review the Victorian Government’s press release.
About Hansen Information Technologies
Hansen is the world’s leading provider of applications that help manage the daily operations of government. Hansen’s integrated suite of performance management solutions include Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Building Permit, Business Licensing, Business Intelligence, Citizen Relationship Management (CRM), Code Enforcement, Financials, GIS, HR & Payroll, Property Tax, Timesheet Reporting, Transportation, Utility Billing, and Web Portal applications. Major customers include 15 of the 25 largest city and county governments in the United States.
Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California the company is a privately-held corporation employing over 250 people.
For more information, please visit Hansen's Web site at www.hansen.com.
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