IBM ( NYSE: IBM ) has announced it will expand its operations in Ireland 2007-03-28
IBM ( NYSE: IBM ) has announced it will expand its operations in Ireland, adding investments to its IBM Tivoli software development labs in Cork and Galway.
This initiative follows IBM's acquisition of Vallent Corporation and will help accelerate the creation of products for IBM's Tivoli software group that focuses on the service management marketplace.
IBM will create up to 130 new roles -- including new opportunities for technology graduates and telecoms professionals -- in an IDA ( Industrial Development Agency ) Ireland-supported IBM investment of up to EUR 24 million over the next three years. Today's announcement builds upon IBM's deep R&D commitment focused on the designing and developing first-of-a-kind solutions that respond to customers' computing challenges.
Michael Daly, Country General Manager, IBM Ireland said: "Today's announcement highlights Ireland's role as an important location to help fulfill our global research, development and business strategy. As a globally integrated company, we are committed to drawing on locally established skills and talent to create value for clients worldwide."
"The Cork and Galway labs are part of more than 80 IBM development laboratories around the world giving these teams excellent access to the latest technology and talent to research and develop the industry leading software," said Laura Sanders, WW Development for Tivoli software, IBM. "We are committed to extending the Vallent product line and integrating them with the broader Tivoli and IBM portfolio."
Minister Martin, welcoming the inves
