Type
Business expansion
Country
Ireland
Region
Southern and Eastern; South-West (IRL);
Location of affected unit(s)
Cork
Sector
Information / Communication
Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities
Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities
62.0 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities

150 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
5 March 2013
Employment effect (start)
6 March 2013
Foreseen end date

Description

American-owned software security company FireEye has announced 150 new jobs in Cork, due to the establishment of a new technical support centre. Recruitment is expected to begin immediately as of March 2013.

FireEye offers software protection against web and email next-generation security threats. The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has supported this investment through Ireland's Industrial Development Agency (IDA). 


Sources

  • 5 March 2013: RTE news

Citation

Eurofound (2013), FireEye, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 75028, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/75028.