Press Release
ThoughtWorks Selected as Strategic Technology Partner by DestiNY USA
3 March 2006 - ThoughtWorks, a transnational IT professional services firm, has been selected as the primary systems integrator partner for the first sequence of DestiNY USA. As part of the expanding relationship, ThoughtWorks announced today plans to open an office in Syracuse, New York to accommodate as many as 300 new employees over the next two years for DestiNY USA.
Robert J. Congel, Chairman of DestiNY USA, said: "ThoughtWorks' technical experience, ability to solve complex business problems and history of successful software delivery positions them as the right strategic technology partner for DestiNY USA. These were key factors in its selection, along with its unmatched ability to innovate and deliver meaningful results in tight time frames."
DestiNY USA ([www.destinyusa.com]), located in Central New York, is a fossil-fuel-free, destination environment that includes the finest hotels and restaurants, a covered indoor park, and some of the most extraordinary entertainment and shopping venues found anywhere in the world. When finished, DestiNY USA will be a showcase and living laboratory for innovations in renewable energy, security and other technologies.
As part of the DestiNY USA innovative financial model, more than 20 billion dollars will be invested in the region, creating more than 250,000 new jobs and new tax revenues while shifting the risk from government and tax payers to the private sector.
ThoughtWorks, in its role as a primary strategic technology partner, will be responsible for the management of other technology partners, overall technical and applications architecture, and custom software development.
"ThoughtWorks enjoys a strong and growing relationship with DestiNY USA based on a shared common principle of social responsibility joined with a vision of reclaiming economic stability for Upstate New York," said Roy Singham, ThoughtWorks' Chief Executive Officer.
"ThoughtWorkers around the world share with DestiNY USA a passion for improving the world around them," Singham explained. "Our professionals choose ThoughtWorks because of our culture of innovation, integrity and fairness and our respect of each individual's intellectual ability."
"We are excited that our work with DestiNY USA will provide our people with professional achievements, deep personal rewards and growth opportunities."
About ThoughtWorks
ThoughtWorks, Inc. is a transnational IT professional services firm providing application development and systems integration services to Global 1000 companies. The company's leadership in the practical application of Agile methods on enterprise class projects allows its people to deliver higher quality solutions more quickly and cost effectively, while giving client business leaders greater program and project control. ThoughtWorks' Web site is [www.thoughtworks.com]
Contact:
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ThoughtWorks, Inc
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