The storage vendor considered a number of states for the new support center, but selected Utah because it met objectives regarding location, skilled workforce and infrastructure, an EMC spokeswoman said. EMC also considered the state's quality and cost of living, the spokeswoman added.

EMC already has an established presence in Utah through subsidiaries , an online backup service with offices in Pleasant Grove, and , a hard drive maker based in Roy.

EMC said the new Utah operation will support customers in North America, Latin American and South America.

EMC said it is still considering several locations in the state to house the new facility.

The company employs 48,500 worldwide. EMC doesn't break out its U.S. headcount.