Taoiseach and Minister for Jobs announce 400 new jobs in 8 IDA Ireland client companies

DUBLIN, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AN TAOISEACH Enda Kenny TD and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD today announced the creation of 400 new jobs for Cork, Dublin and Galway from 8 North American and European based high-growth companies. The investments are supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland. 

The new jobs will be spread across a number of sectors with a range of activities such as Software Development, Telecoms, Internet, Digital & Social Media.

The companies creating the new jobs are:

• (100) N3 Results, the global sales execution and digital marketing firm, will create at least 100 knowledge-based jobs in the next three to five years in its Dublin office.
• (85) Sprout Social, a leading social media management and engagement platform for business, will open a second office in Dublin to support the company's existing and growing base of customers in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, creating 85 new jobs.
• (70) SimpliVity, the leader in hyperconverged infrastructure for the software-defined data centre, today announced plans to establish its service and support centre for Europe, the Middle East and Africa in Cork.  SimpliVity has plans to hire 70 employees over a three-year period, with the potential for future expansion.  Recruitment for the new roles is already underway. 
• (50) Udemy, the leading global marketplace for learning and teaching online, announced its plans to hire 50 people over the next three years in its newly established EMEA Operations centre based in Dublin's Digital Hub.
• (25) Boomerang Pharmaceutical, the digital communications and marketing agency servicing the life sciences sector, today announced that it has established a Dublin office creating 25 jobs in response to the increased demand for its services in Europe. 
• (25) SNP Communications, the family-owned leadership communications company that specializes in coaching, content development, creative services and consulting has announced plans to add 25 jobs to its Dublin office over the next 3 years.
• (25) Perseus Telecom, the leading provider of high-speed global connectivity, announced today the formation of a proprietary Network Operations Centre (NOC) in Galway.  The opening of the Galway NOC will create 25 jobs and recruitment is already underway for a number of roles including Level 1, 2, and 3 network engineers, software developers, and projects managers.
• (20) HedgeGuard has established its International Headquarters & Development Centre in Ireland in order to grow its international business and further enhance its product offering.  The company expects to hire 20 people over a 3 year period across a number of activities including software engineering, middle-office management, customer implementation and tech support.

IDA Ireland's Emerging Business Division, the section of the Agency specialising in attracting high-growth companies, continues to win high-value jobs in IT, internet and digital media.

In recent years, IDA Ireland has broadened and deepened its approach to look towards embracing not just large multinational corporations (MNCs), but also working with high-growth companies, who aspire to be the MNCs of the future. This focus is part of the Government's Action Plan for Jobs.

Today's announcements are the result of IDA Ireland's new policies in this area.

Making the announcement, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD said: "I told the Dublin Web Summit that Ireland is one of the most exciting places in the world to build the enterprises of tomorrow and I'm delighted to welcome eight exciting and vibrant companies to Ireland to do just that.  The creation of 400 new jobs by these digital pioneers is fantastic news for Ireland and further adds to our reputation as a location for emerging companies.  The Government's priority is securing the economic recovery through job creation and continuing to provide a great environment for high-growth companies to expand."  

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD said: "Ireland is increasingly seen as a hub for international start-ups and fast-growing emerging businesses. In recent years we have specifically targeted businesses in this area as part of our Action Plan for Jobs, and we have put in place a range of measures to make it more attractive for these companies to locate their fast-growing operations here. In recent years we have seen an impressive jobs performance in this area, and today's announcement that 8 companies are creating an extra 400 jobs here is another great boost from these fast-growing companies. I wish to commend IDA on their work in this area, and I look forward to working with these companies as they grow their businesses in Ireland".

Commenting on the announcement, Martin Shanahan, CEO IDA Ireland said: "Since 2010, over 100 high growth global companies have set up in Ireland with the support of IDA. Their primary aims are to scale and internationalise their operations. Ireland's reputation as a location for fast-growing businesses to expand into international markets is further cemented by today's announcement."     

For further information please contact:

IDA Ireland - Kevin Sammon, Press Manager, +353 (0)87 6188564 or Gillian Kelly, Press Executive, +353 (0)871789893

SOURCE IDA Ireland