Cloud-based UC and contact centre solution provider 8x8 is expanding its UK operations with a new office in Manchester.
Currently, the company has UK offices in London and Aylesbury, forming part of its global operations that employ more than 800 people worldwide.
New digital companies in Greater Manchester saw growth of 70% between 2010 and 20131. 8x8 will be the latest global technology company to move into the area, with plans to further expand in 2016 to support customer growth.
Kevin Scott-Cowell, UK MD of 8x8, said: "Manchester has spent billions creating a global hub for digital companies and its Northern Quarter is tipped to rival London's Tech City.
"Working with our channel partners we want to be part of that growth and be able to support not just those fuelling the digital economy in Manchester, but also those in the burgeoning north west."
This is the latest move in 8x8's growth plans and follows European expansion earlier in the year with the acquisition DXI.