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 62.09 - Other information technology and computer service activities
140 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
29 September 2010
Employment effect (start)
29 September 2010
Foreseen end date
31 December 2011
Description
On 29 September 2010 the world's largest software company Microsoft announced a plan to hire 140 employees for the newly opened Software Development Center in Wroclaw. The centre will initially sign contracts with 70 workers and plans to hire 70 additional workers by the end of 2011. The concept behind this Software Development Centre began in 2008 when Microsoft took over Ciao (online shopping website). The Ciao Commerce Division operates the website in seven countries in Europe. The new Microsoft Center in Wroclaw aims to provide software solutions for Ciao.
Sources
29 September 2010: Wirtualny Nowy Przemysł ()
Citation
Eurofound (2010), Microsoft Wrocław Development Centre, Business expansion in Poland, factsheet number 71071, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/71071.
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