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Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
7 May 2012
Employment effect (start)
8 May 2012
Foreseen end date
Description
US internet security firm Total Defense has announced the creation of 100 jobs at its new operations centre in Dublin. It is reported that 21 staff have been recruited so far. The internet security sector is viewed as a specific growth-strong niche area by the government and its enterprise development agencies.
The Dublin hub will support Total Defense's customers across Europe, and new posts will be available in sales, operations and customer support.
Sources
8 May 2012: Irish Independent
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Total Defense, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 73770, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/73770.
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