Ericsson closing its information technology and communication center in VaudreuilDorion

Ericsson has announced some 50 people are affected by the closure of its information technology and communication center in Vaudreuil-Dorion.

The giant, state-of-the-art center opened less than a year ago at a cost of over a billion dollars. 

The telecom company said cost-cutting is the reason for the closure, which is expected to be complete by the end of 2018.

In a statement, Vaudreuil-Dorion mayor Guy Pilon says “I’m very disappointed in the situation. I'm very confident that we'll be able to welcome another internationally-renowned company and will make every possible effort to do so. I wish to mention that it has been a pleasure working with Ericsson, and we wish them the best of luck in their future endeavours.”