AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - TEKsystems Global Services plans to open an information technology center in suburban Dallas with 500 jobs.

Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday announced the project for Irving. Perry says the state will provide $1.1 million to TEKsystems through the Texas Enterprise Fund.

TEKsystems Global Services provides services in software development and maintenance, quality assurance and testing.

TEKsystems is a subsidiary of the Allegis Group.

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