California-Based Milestone Technologies Expands into Arizona

 

PHOENIX, AZ (June 27, 2018)  Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and leading managed service provider (MSP) Milestone Technologies, Inc. announced today the company’s plans to create 100 new jobs in Arizona over the next nine months. Milestone is occupying nearly 8,000 square feet of office space in east Phoenix.

 

"Milestone's choice to expand in Arizona is a testament to our low taxes, common-sense approach to regulation, and our talented workforce," said Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. "Our state welcomes Milestone and we look forward to the big things ahead for this company."

As a managed service provider, Milestone Technologies provides advanced business services and other IT support for international corporate clients. Milestone uses technology intelligently to make IT infrastructures smarter and streamlined. The company is based in Fremont, California.

 

“Milestone is excited to open this new Phoenix facility as it will facilitate expansion outside of our Silicon Valley home in order to meet the growing demands of our global customers,” said Nelson Eng, President & CEO of Milestone Technologies, Inc.

 

Doug Tracy, COO of Milestone Technologies Inc., added: “Phoenix is an extremely attractive geography for Milestone’s expansion thanks to an increasing number of Fortune 1000 technology operations centers and a large, readily-available talent pool of skilled workers and university graduates. We believe these dynamics and Milestone’s Artificial Intelligence expertise and capabilities are key to our ability to continue offering and delivering superior and cost-competitive solutions.”

 

As a provider to corporate clients, Milestone anticipates new business for them will create additional jobs, depending on the clients’ needs. Currently, Milestone has 2,000 employees and serves over 200 companies worldwide.

 

“Milestone’s selection of Arizona to establish its new Artificial Intelligence & Automation Center of Excellence further positions our state as a leader in emerging technologies,” said Sandra Watson, President & CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “This project speaks volumes about the quality of talent and pro-business environment Arizona offers.”

 

At its new Phoenix location which is in operation, Milestone is supporting a prominent global entertainment company and global enterprise software company with its new shared service offering. Milestone’s new Artificial Intelligence & Automation Center of Excellence will also be located on the site. The company is currently hiring for positions in Phoenix including Cognitive Solutions Engineer, Cognitive Solutions Architect, Network Engineer, Tableau Developer and Conversational Experience Designer.

 

Media Contact

Connie Weber, Arizona Commerce Authority, [email protected]

 

About the Arizona Commerce Authority

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona's economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: attract, expand, create - attract out-of-state companies to establish operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to expand their business in Arizona and beyond; and help entrepreneurs create new Arizona businesses in targeted industries. For more information, please visit azcommerce.com and follow the ACA on Twitter at @azcommerce.

 

About Milestone Technologies, Inc.
Milestone Technologies, Inc. is a managed service provider (MSP) based in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1997. In addition to offering a wide array of IT services, Milestone provides managed Contact Center and Data Center services. The company employs 2,000+ industry professionals, serves 200+ clients, and operates in 18 countries. Milestone expertly deploys its MSP solutions to shape the way hundreds of leading corporations deliver technology around the globe. For more information, please visit milestonepowered.com and follow Milestone on Twitter at @MilestoneTech.