Software company relocating headquarters to New Orleans

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Global software company 360insights has announced that they will be relocating their U.S. headquarters to New Orleans from Delaware. With the move the company hopes to expand its current technology workforce.

The company expects to create 50 new direct jobs over the next two years with an average annual salary of $85,000. They will begin recruiting software development and support positions starting this summer. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the move will result in an additional 56 indirect new jobs, for a total of 106 new jobs in the region.

360insights is a partner engagement and business optimization company. According to a news release 360insights’ software platform enables its clients to better connect, motivate, manage and engage its entire network of partners and sellers. They serve more than 300 brands around the world, across multiple industries.

“Two years ago, my family and I relocated to New Orleans to be part of this amazing city and experience the culture-rich, diverse and service oriented community,” 360insights founder and CEO Jason Atkins said. “The programs, support and incentives offered by Louisiana to help us grow our U.S.-based technology team made it a perfect fit for 360insights. We look forward to welcoming NOLA to the 360 team.”

The state of Louisiana’s Digital Interactive Media & Software Development Tax Credit program helped 360insights decide to move to New Orleans. Under the statutory performance-based incentive program, eligible verified expenditures may generate up to 25% in tax credits for the company.

“Expanding technology companies continue to select Louisiana as the ideal location to grow their business,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said. “360insights will have access to the nation’s No. 1 tech talent pipeline, ensuring it remains competitive and innovative. The specialized, high-paying jobs this project will create bodes well for the continued expansion and diversification of Louisiana’s future-focused economy.”

The company was founded by Atkins in 2008 and has two other locations in Canada and the United Kingdom.

“We are thrilled to welcome 360insights to Greater New Orleans,” said Michael Hecht, President and CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc. “This announcement validates that our strategy of being a low-cost, high-culture destination for tech is working, and, with 360insights jobs averaging $85,000, that these companies are providing outstanding opportunities for our residents.”

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