Compuware has been working with the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) seeking help bringing these high-technology employment opportunities to the State of Michigan and Farmington Hills. The Company considered adding the positions at one of its other software development centers.
"We appreciate the efforts of Compuware to create new high-technology employment opportunities in Farmington Hills, as well as support from the State of Michigan," said Dale Countegan, City of Farmington Hills Director, Department of Planning and Community Development.
"Compuware expects to create sufficient new employment opportunities in Michigan to enable it to leverage all of the support provided by MEGA," said Pete Karmanos, Compuware's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Compuware Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of software products and professional services that help information technology professionals efficiently develop, implement and support the applications that run their businesses. Founded in 1973, Compuware today ranks as one of the 15 largest independent software vendors in the world. The Company's products have been licensed by more than 8,800 organizations worldwide. Compuware, with revenues approaching three-quarters of a billion dollars, is the world leader in client/server development tools and today employs more than 5,500 people.