Software services giant Infosys will expand its operations in Ireland, doubling
the number of staff in the country to 500 in three years and setting up its
first product-centric research and development centre outside India.
“I am
delighted to welcome 250 new jobs at Infosys. This is a vote of confidence in
Ireland, our great workforce and our reputation as a hub for technology and
innovation,” said Irish Prime Minister Enda Kennym.
“The
government wants to keep the recovery going by providing the right environment
for companies like Infosys to locate, expand and create jobs.”
The
expansion will see the Bangalore-headquartered firm create up to 95 roles at
its first dedicated product-centric research and development (R&D) centre
outside India, and open a second Irish facility to house up to 155 people who
will provide IT services to Infosys clients.
The new
roles are in addition to more than 250 employees that are already working for
Infosys in Ireland.
Infosys
intends to develop new technologies and support innovation in global financial
institutions as part of the expansion plans, which have been supported by
Ireland’s Department of Jobs through IDA Ireland.
“Much like
Ireland, Infosys has based its growth on a foundation of education, lifelong
learning and a deep commitment to innovation. Infosys is already working with
clients in Ireland helping them explore new ways of working and advancing, by
embracing technology-led innovation,” said Vishal Sikka, CEO and managing director
of Infosys.
“We want to
build on this early success. With an ecosystem of like-minded partners in
Ireland, we will pursue new ideas and new ways to solve the greatest challenges
of our times — the important things that only human imagination and ingenuity
can achieve.”
Agencies
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