Software Spectrum

Type
Offshoring/Delocalisation
Country
Ireland
Region
Ireland; Eastern and Midland;
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Information / Computing
62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
New offshoring locations
Germany
90 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
22 July 2003
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
1 December 2003

Description

Software Spectrum is closing its teleservices centre in Dublin. A statement said that in an effort to 'maximise operating efficiency' the operation would be closed and transferred to a facility in Munich, Germany. Software Spectrum is a Texas-based global operation selling and servicing business software. Its ultimate parent is broadband and communication player, Level Three.

Sources

  • 22 July 2003: The Irish Times

Citation

Eurofound (2003), Software Spectrum, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Ireland, factsheet number 59590, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59590.