Digital transformation specialist Kin + Carta has opened a new “international hub” in Edinburgh and called the city the “data capital of Europe”.
The office has opened in Princes Street as the company looks to tap into the capital’s tech talent.
The company’s European chief executive David Tuck, himself an Edinburgh native, said: “Edinburgh is key for our long-term growth. We have a number of our leaders who call the city home, including our Public Sector Client Lead, Director of Managed Services, Head of Mobile, and our Chairman, so building out our offering here made perfect sense.
“We want this new hub to be a destination for our people, for innovation and for building a world that works better for everyone. And to have that happening in my home city is personally very exciting.”
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The company said the opening was “just the latest chapter in the business’s long-standing relationship with the Scottish capital, which started at the dawn of the digital age in an internet cafe. It is set to be an international hub for Kin + Carta, with direct flight paths to Chicago, where its Americas central office is located, as well as being accessible to all other UK offices.”
It added: “Edinburgh is also now considered the data capital of Europe, supporting a key offering of Kin + Carta. This comes from its deep talent pool in this space, the tech startups springing up in the shadow of Arthur's Seat, and the innovative technology being developed in the city – a factor which will be hugely beneficial for Kin + Carta’s clients.”
Kin + Carta also said it used Edinburgh fitters and tradespeople were used during the fitting-out process of the new office, while equipment from its former Leith office was donated to local schools and charities.
The company has also opened a new office in Bristol.
Emma Charles, director of public sector delivery at Kin + Carta, said: “Kin + Carta is now active on most of the UK government and Scottish government frameworks, and recent wins in the sector demonstrate that we are building a reputation of excellence for this work. It’s an exciting time for the business.”
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