EPAM, an international company which is involved in the development of software and implementation of IT projects for clients from all over the world, has leased an office area of nearly 3,500 sqm in the modern complex O3 Business Campus which is being developed by Echo Investment in Kraków. CBRE advised EPAM in the leasing process as part of integrated services rendered for EPAM.
EPAM is one of global software engineering leaders. The company is involved in the development of IT solutions for leading brands representing such sectors as: finance, e-commerce, media, hi-tech or tourism. Poland is perceived by EPAM as a very promising location. Its branches in Kraków, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Katowice and Warsaw were mostly opened in order to service large, global clients and carry out the company"s ambitious development plans. EPAM is planning to employ app. 2,000 people in Poland by the end of 2017.
“We are proud of the fact that CBRE is able to comprehensively support the development of EPAM across the country. It is the company"s second location in Kraków, the first office of the company is located in Quattro Business Park. By choosing O3 Business Park, which is located close to its first office, EPAM ensured its easy development in one location over the next few years. The expected expansion of EPAM was carefully planned in correlation with the extension of the O3 Business Campus office complex,” comments Rafał Sękowski, senior negotiator, advisory and transaction services, Office Agency at CBRE.
“EPAM"s clients represent a broad range of IT companies from all over the world. We are very pleased that the international leader in modern technology has chosen O3 Business Campus for its seat. Our office building is an excellent example of a project which offers modern and functional solutions that are appreciated not only by companies but also the most talented professionals looking for development in the IT industry,” says Joanna Nicińska, regional leasing director in Echo Investment"s office and hotel department.
CBRE is the largest global consulting and investment company which operates in the commercial real estate sector (according to 2015 revenue). CBRE with its headquarters in Los Angeles employs app. 70,000 people (excluding affiliated and partner companies), it services property investors, owners and tenants in over 400 offices all over the world (including affiliated and partner companies). The scope of the services rendered by CBRE includes: strategic consultancy in terms of investment and rental, corporate services, real estate and project management services, administration of companies, mortgage banking, valuations, development services, project management services as well as consulting and analysis services. More information is available on our website www.cbre.pl.