GLEN ALLEN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that it has delivered on its commitment to bring new jobs to the state of Virginia by adding 100 new hires at its Information Security Technology Center in Glen Allen -- north of Richmond. The Center, which houses high-tech teams specializing in cyber security, as well as network design, architecture, data management, and application development, will continue to grow to 200 employees over the next few years.
"We are excited to celebrate our one year anniversary and 100th
hire at GE's Information Security Technology Center," said Charlene
Begley, President and CEO of GE Home & Business Solutions and Senior
Vice President and CIO for GE. "When we opened the Center, we knew that
we had a state partner ready to lead in the areas of information
technology and cyber security. This community has delivered. With its
wealth of technical talent and strong educational facilities, we've been
able to hit the ground running, expand GE's presence in Virginia, and
develop and deploy innovative technologies to make our businesses even
more productive and secure."
GE has a strong presence throughout the state, with over 2,100 employees
living in Salem, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Glen Allen, King George, and
Richmond.
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell said, "Securing 100 good-paying jobs in
one year is an exciting milestone for GE and a win for the state of
Virginia. The Commonwealth's experienced high-tech workforce and
outstanding institutions of higher education are helping GE and other
companies grow and succeed. I applaud GE for their incredible
investments and rapid progress toward their goal of 200 jobs in our
community and look forward to continuing to work with them to create
jobs and grow our economy."
Congressman Eric Cantor said, "Innovative companies like GE recognize
the value of Virginia's positive business environment. Over the last
year, they have expanded their Glen Allen technology center and created
100 high quality jobs for the Richmond area. This is the type of job
growth our economy needs and why I remain committed to making sure
Virginia's businesses have the confidence to invest, hire additional
employees and grow even more."
Senator Walter Stosch said, "GE and Virginia have a proud partnership
and a commitment to invest in the cyber security industry as a critical
means to create jobs and stimulate future economic growth in the
Commonwealth. I've always said that commitment by the private sector
equals jobs, and today's news proves the point."
"GE is placing big bets on critical sectors like IT and is adding new
jobs to prove it," added Begley. "In recent years, we have expanded our
global IT workforce by over 1,500 experienced professionals. This
announcement is just another example of GE's commitment to IT and job
creation."
GE's facility in Virginia is part of a three-year trend of GE investing
in technology centers in cities across the country. Near Detroit,
Michigan, GE opened the Advanced Manufacturing and Software Technology
Center that has hired over 850 information technologists and experienced
engineers, and will grow to 1,400 over the next few years. In San Ramon,
California, GE's Global Software Center will hire 400 software
professionals focused on increasing the pace of innovation,
collaboration and commercialization of new technologies. In New Orleans,
Louisiana, GE's Technology Center will hire 300 IT professionals focused
on developing innovative new software, processes and technologies to
drive excellence for its financial services business, GE Capital.
GE also is investing
in U.S. manufacturing. Over the last three years, GE has announced
the creation of more than 15,500 new U.S. jobs and is building or
refurbishing 15 U.S. factories.
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For more information on GE's Information Security Technology Center,
visit www.ge.com/infosec
Deia Campanelli
GE Transportation
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