Getronics, which specializes in improving customer business performance by implementing end-to-end information and communication technology solutions, is establishing its Global Service Center in Greenville County. The $1.63 million investment is creating 500 jobs.

With nearly 9,000 employees in 23 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America, Getronics provides business transformation expertise in Managed Workspace, Applications, Industry-specific Software Solutions, Multi-Cloud Management, Unified Communications, and Security Services. Getronics is a leading member in the Global Workspace Alliance, a unique model that provides customers with consistent information technology services in 110 countries, with one single point of contact and billing entity.

Getronics also operates its retail software services group in Greenville County at 510 Airport Road, Suite E. The retail software services group will continue operating out of this facility.

The new Global Service Center will be located at 650 Executive Center Drive in Greenville.

"Our new Global Service Center is a big deal for us because it represents a significant investment in our people, in our customers, and in our Greenville community," said Nana Baffour, chairman and group CEO. "We are excited because we have been able to greatly expand both our workforce and operations in Greenville. Our new state-of-the-art facilities will support not only our associates, but greatly enhance our ability to support Getronics clients throughout North America and the rest of the world. For many years, Greenville has been both a wonderful community for us, and home to our associates. All of us share the excitement for the commitment being made here that Greenville will continue to be our home and community for years to come."