The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62.02 - Computer consultancy activities
250 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
2 July 2019
Employment effect (start)
2 July 2019
Foreseen end date
Description
Global management consulting and professional services company Accenture inaugurated a new centre for advanced technologies in the maritime station of Alicante. The centre employs 80 people and plans to create between 250 and 300 new job positions during the next months.
The centre studies future-growing technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, blockchain, Internet of Things, Augmented Reality and Quantum Computing. The company signed as well agreements with vocational training institutions to prepare faculty in teaching students that might contribute to the centre. The plan is part of the launch of the Digital District in Alicante, promoted by the Thematic Projects of the Valencian Government.
Eurofound (2019), Accenture, Business expansion in Spain, factsheet number 98206, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/98206.
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