Katowice SEZ expands for technology investors

Two buildings in the city are currently included in the SEZ, but this is just not enough. According to Puls Biznesu, the British Vodafone is interested in locating an SSC employing 1,000 people in the city, while Cap Gemini intends to expand its local BPO branch office. "Currently 100 persons are employed, while a further 300 will be employed," said Mateusz Skowronski from the Katowice mayor office. He went on to say that negotiations are underway with Sitel, an American company providing CRM services, which involve the establishment of a branch office in Poland that would initially employ 200. Due to growing interest in the area, a 60,000 sqm office building will be built in Katowice at the beginning of 2008. Several companies are interested in establishing R&D centers in the capital of Silesia, these include Mentor Graphics. (Puls Biznesu, p.1,8) M.M.