Applexus expands into Canada with Calgary office
Applexus, a Seattle-based IT consultancy focusing on the SAP enterprise resource planning platform, has announced the opening of its first Canadian location with a new office in Calgary.
The firm’s new delivery center – located at 2100, 144 4th Avenue SW – is part of a plan to create 125 new jobs in Alberta over the next five years.
Applexus – which specializes in advisory, migration, implementation, and management of SAP S/4HANA and B/4HANA solutions – was lured to Calgary by a $1.4-million Investment and Growth Fund (IGF) grant from the Alberta government.
The US consultancy also highlighted Calgary’s university talent pipeline, competitive cost of living, and airport, as well as Alberta’s new immigration program for tech professionals, which aims to quickly build the province’s tech sector.
“We are excited to establish ourselves in the growing and vibrant technology sector of Calgary and hope to use this opportunity to make a valuable impact in the community," said Dan Ratchford, VP and head of delivery - Canada, Applexus. "The IGF grant will allow Applexus to penetrate new regions to elevate and reinforce its presence, serve a wider audience, absorb a multi-faceted and exceptional talent base, and bring new and innovative services to the province and the country."
Applexus currently has Calgary job postings for SAP-focused roles in project management, program delivery, consulting, and analytics.
The Seattle-headquartered firm was founded in 2005 and has grown to more than 550 people across offices in the US, UK, India, and Sri Lanka.
“Calgary has the talent pipeline, access to global markets and competitive business environment for technology leaders like Applexus to thrive," said Brad Parry, president & CEO, Calgary Economic Development. "With one of the fastest-growing tech workforces in North America, Calgary is a city of innovation and opportunity where bright minds and big ideas come together to do game-changing work across industries."
KPMG recently opened an “Ignition” innovation centre in Calgary, focusing on solving client problems through data and analytics, digital solutions, and technology business management.
