Alpharetta Welcomes New Tech Center

Global IT maintenance company Evernex opens North American headquarters in Georgia city.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:47pm

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Alpharetta, Georgia officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome a new technology center from global IT maintenance company Evernex. The 15,000 square foot facility will serve as Evernex's North American headquarters and include a large lab for testing hardware from major vendors like Dell, IBM, and HPE. The center is expected to add 20 new jobs this year, with plans for further growth.

Why it matters

The new Evernex tech center represents a significant economic development win for Alpharetta, bringing new high-tech jobs and investment to the city. As a hub for technology companies, Alpharetta is positioning itself to be a leader in the IT services and maintenance industry.

The details

Evernex, a global third-party maintenance (TPM) and IT life-cycle service company, chose Alpharetta for its North American headquarters due to the city's proximity to the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and existing customer base in the area. The new facility will include a large lab for testing and maintaining hardware from major vendors.

  • Evernex held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new tech center on January 28, 2026.
  • The company expects to add 20 new jobs at the Alpharetta facility this year, with plans for further growth.

The players

Evernex Operations

A global third-party maintenance (TPM) and IT life-cycle service company that competes with large vendors selling support contracts.

Grant Patten

Evernex Operations Director, who spoke about the new North American headquarters in Alpharetta.

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What they’re saying

“We have about 15,000 square feet of warehouse space. We have a large lab with hardware from Dell, IBM, HPE, that we keep running for testing purposes.”

— Grant Patten, Evernex Operations Director

“We are hiring engineers and warehouse employees. We expect to add 20 people this year and from there, growing even further.”

— Grant Patten, Evernex Operations Director

What’s next

Evernex is actively looking to open a second facility even closer to the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to improve its ability to quickly ship equipment and stay connected to its other global operations.

The takeaway

Alpharetta's success in attracting Evernex's new North American headquarters demonstrates the city's growing reputation as a hub for technology companies. The new tech center will bring high-paying jobs and investment to the area, further solidifying Alpharetta's position as a leader in the IT services and maintenance industry.