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Kronos Thrives in Indianapolis: Technology Center of Excellence Developing Next Generation of Technology Leaders, Entrenched in the Indy Community
Since first opening its doors in 2012, the Kronos (News - Alert) Indianapolis
Technology Center of Excellence - driven primarily by Hoosier tech
talent - has played a vital role in the exceptional growth of Kronos
Incorporated, a $1.2 billion leader of workforce management and
human capital management (HCM) solutions in the cloud.
News Facts
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Indianapolis Technology Center of Excellence drives innovation and
Kronos Cloud growth as a key hub for professional services and
software implementation.
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In the five years since opening the Indianapolis Technology Center
of Excellence, Kronos has created more than 250 jobs in Indiana -
including the June 2017 class of 23 new hires, of which 22 came
directly from Indiana colleges and universities.
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The Kronos Indianapolis office continues to drive revenue from
professional services and customer support engagements as Indy
Kronites work well in a collaborative, agile environment that has
enabled Kronos to pilot a number of innovative process
improvements across the company's cloud services offerings,
including Kronos
Paragon.
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Indianapolis is also home to the Kronos Workforce Ready cloud
solutions team, and has contributed to the surge in the company's
HCM success, as Workforce Ready is expected to generate more
than $100 million in recurring revenue in Fiscal 2017.
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Kronos developing the next generation of Indianapolis technology
leaders.
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Kronos, headquartered in Massachusetts, has tapped into the local
pipeline of exceptional Indiana tech talent by hiring hundreds of
graduates directly out of leading Indiana colleges and
universities, including Ball State University, Butler University,
Indiana University, Indiana University-Purdue University (News - Alert)
Indianapolis (IUPUI), and Purdue University.
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In addition to the June 2017 class of new hires, Kronos intends to
hire a similar-sized class within the next year, putting each new
Kronite through an extensive 12-week onboarding program that
provides the tools, resources, and skills needed to prepare the
next generation of cloud services leaders.
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With more than $5 million spent on building its Indianapolis
Technology Center of Excellence, the innovative office environment
at PNC (News - Alert) Tower in downtown Indianapolis was designed to foster
collaboration and creative thinking with open spaces, areas to
connect with colleagues, and an abundance of natural light. In
2017, Spaces Indiana highlighted the Kronos
Indy office as one of the region's most innovative workspaces.
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Kronos is entrenched in the Indianapolis community and has deepened
its relationship with local universities via TechPoint's Xtern program.
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Beyond the extensive university relationships Kronos has developed
to help keep exceptional tech talent in Indiana, the company
launched its relationship with echPoint in 2016 by participating
in the Xtern
program as one of several leading technology companies pairing
college students from 78 universities with summer internships.
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As one of Fortune's
top 20 "Best Workplaces for Giving Back" in the U.S., the
Kronos GiveInspired spirit
is strong in Indiana, as Indy Kronites actively participate in
several charitable initiatives aimed at inspiring the next
generation workforce, including working with organizations such as
Adopt-a-Classroom, Christel House Academy, Indianapolis Lighthouse
College Prep Academy, and its ongoing relationship with
Indianapolis Public Schools.
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Kronos workforce management and HCM solutions are used by hundreds
of Indiana-headquartered organizations, including Indianapolis
Fire Department, Indianapolis
Department of Public Works, Dora Hotel Company, DeKalb
Memorial Hospital, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of
the Indy 500.
Supporting Quotes
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Joe Hogsett, mayor, City of Indianapolis
"Kronos was one
of the first global tech companies who saw Indianapolis' potential as
a hub for innovation and established a local presence. Their continued
growth here speaks to the incredible strength of our talent pool as
well as the visionary leadership of CEO Aron Ain and others, who have
tapped into our city's resources and invested in the next generation
of tech leaders. This year marks the fifth anniversary of Kronos
calling Indianapolis home - a milestone worth celebrating - but we are
already looking forward to their next chapter within our city."
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Mike Langellier, president and CEO, TechPoint
"Kronos is
yet another great, global company that has cemented its flag in our
circle city, is having tremendous success finding talent, and is
contributing to this emerging tech hub for which we are gaining
national recognition. As these companies grow, our community grows
with them. I look forward to seeing what's to come with Kronos in the
years ahead."
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Chris Todd, senior vice president of operations and chief services
officer, Kronos
"Five years ago Kronos firmly planted its
flag in Indianapolis for several reasons, which was led by the
region's exceptional technology talent pipeline fed by some of the
country's best colleges and universities. Indy has more than lived up
to our expectations as a great place to do business, and today is
known as one of the top tech hubs in the U.S. Kronos remains committed
to doing our part to recruit, develop, and cultivate young tech
professionals to keep Hoosier talent in the state and provide
opportunities for them to thrive."
Supporting Resources
About Kronos Incorporated
Kronos is a leading provider of workforce management and human capital
management cloud solutions. Kronos industry-centric workforce
applications are purpose-built for businesses, healthcare providers,
educational institutions, and government agencies of all sizes. Tens of
thousands of organizations - including half of the Fortune 1000®
- and more than 40 million people in over 100 countries use Kronos every
day. Visit www.kronos.com.
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