GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company and global leader in digital engineering, has announced its expansion on the island of Ireland with a new office in Newry, Co. Down. The expansion will be supported by the creation of 15 jobs in GlobalLogic’s new Northern Ireland hub.
The strategic expansion will drive further business growth for GlobalLogic in Ireland. Last year, GlobalLogic acquired Sidero, the Athlone-based cloud and software development company. The acquisition marked GlobalLogic’s first entry into the Irish market, and Sidero has since become GlobalLogic in Ireland. The ambitious expansion on the island of Ireland will support GlobalLogic’s global plans.
From its new base in Northern Ireland, GlobalLogic will support a greater number of businesses with in-demand digital engineering expertise, design-led experiences, data services, and AI powered product and platform development. Initially, the Northern Ireland office will focus on enterprises in the public sector, as well as those operating in the healthcare, life sciences, telecoms, financial services, and transport industries.
The new jobs are being created over the next two years across human resources, business development, and software engineering.
GlobalLogic has a number of partnerships with leading global players including AWS, Microsoft, and Google, ensuring the company is at the forefront of technology innovation. It has helped to develop some of the most cutting-edge technologies in the world, including life-saving medical devices such as a wearable defibrillator which has already benefitted thousands of cardiac patients.
Carmel Owens, MD GlobalLogic in Ireland, said: “This expansion in Northern Ireland cements GlobalLogic’s commitment to businesses on the island of Ireland, while also representing a significant step in our ambitious growth plans. This new presence builds on the success we have steered from our Athlone HQ and is a strong validation of the skills, expertise and dedication of the entire GlobalLogic team in Ireland.
“As a champion of regional investment and the advantages that it can deliver, Newry is an ideal base from which we can expand our business. We are tapping into the rich economy of Northern Ireland and in doing so, this move will enable us to roll out our services to even more sectors and industries. We anticipate many opportunities for growth in Newry and across Northern Ireland and we look forward with excitement to the next chapter and continued success on the island of Ireland.”