June 23, 2015, MONCTON (GNB) – A company specializing in information governance and data modernization solutions has opened a new global delivery centre in Moncton, creating up to 50 jobs.
“We are pleased to see BackOffice Associates expand their operations into New Brunswick, bringing new jobs and economic growth to our province,” said Premier Brian Gallant.
Opportunities NB is providing the company with a $250,000 forgivable loan and payroll rebate of up to $96,500. The jobs will be created over the next three years.
The project is expected to increase the provincial GDP by about $3.8 million annually.
“Continuing the success of our global delivery centres in helping customers achieve ongoing data quality excellence, we are pleased to expand into the thriving New Brunswick region,” said David Booth, president and chief executive officer of BackOffice Associates. “Canada is a key country for BackOffice as we have many top Canadian companies as our customers.”
“BackOffice Associates has revolutionized the market with game-changing technology to help companies grow and increase their efficiency and productivity,” said Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet, who is also minister responsible for Opportunities NB. “This is an excellent addition to New Brunswick’s growing IT sector.”
“This international company works with other businesses to modernize and transform the way they process their data,” said Social Development Minister Cathy Rogers. “The presence of BackOffice Associates in Moncton is a major vote of confidence in our workforce and our province.”
Based in South Harwich, Mass., BackOffice Associates is a global corporation, focused on helping customers manage one of their most critical assets – data. The company’s range of products, built on a revolutionary platform, address the needs of business users seeking to unlock the value of their data assets. The company specializes in all aspects of information governance and data modernization including products and services that enable organizations to proactively manage companywide data quality and data migration initiatives. Customers include many Fortune 1000 companies including Eli Lily, Kraft and Graybar.
MEDIA CONTACT(S):
Carolyn McCormack, communications, Opportunities NB, 506-453-8168.
