Sony Ericsson to relocate Americas' headquarters to Atlanta: Will bring 180 jobs to the area

Sony Ericsson announced it will move its Americas’ headquarters to Atlanta, closing its offices in Research Triangle Park, N.C., and Miami. The move to Atlanta, where the company signed a three-year lease in Buckhead, is part of the cellphone manufacturer’s continuing cost-cutting measures.
“Atlanta is an ideal location for Sony Ericsson’s new regional headquarters, and we look forward to immersing ourselves in this vibrant community,” said Anderson Teixeira, president of Sony Ericsson Region Americas in a prepared statement. “Access to impressive office space and a diverse pool of talent, combined with close proximity to AT&T, and easy access to Latin America, make Atlanta an obvious choice for relocation. This move will also encourage even stronger collaboration with our partners as we launch innovative and exciting new products in this market.”
The Atlanta Business Chronicle reported that the handset manufacturer was offered $4 million in state tax credits to move to the state. Sony Ericsson is the world’s fourth-largest cellphone manufacturer, according to iSuppli Corp., with 4.4% marketshare.