Technology consulting company moves into large Nottinghamshire offices


Infosys, a technology services and consulting company, has completed one of the largest office leasing deals of the year. 

The 23,000 square foot site at Sherwood Business Park will be able to hold 300 staff, and Infosys hope to be fully moved in and ready to go at the start of the New Year. 
 
FHP acted on behalf of Praxis Real Estate Management, the asset managers for the premises.
 
Mark Tomlinson of FHP Property Consultants, who brokered the deal, said: "We had worked for some time with Infosys in evolving their mandate for Nottingham, particularly narrowing down the specific location requirements of the company, both in terms of servicing their existing clients and assisting the recruitment of new talent and I am delighted that Nottingham, and particularly Sherwood Park, was selected.
 
"Credit must also go to Praxis Real Estate Management who pulled out all the stops to meet the timescale and operational requirements of Infosys."
NG Chartered Surveyors was the joint agents acting on behalf of the landlords in the deal.
 
Director Sunny Landa said: "It’s always particularly satisfying to work on a deal that brings employment opportunities to the East Midlands, and so the news that Infosys have taken this prime unit is great news for the area.
 
"Infosys are oneof the biggest names in digital transformation and they will add to the tech talent pool in the Nottingham area.”
 
Source: Insider Media 
 
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Infosys’ move to their new Nottinghamshire site is undoubtedly a great sign of confidence in their future UK development. 
 
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