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Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62.0 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
27 May 2014
Employment effect (start)
27 May 2014
Foreseen end date
31 May 2015
Description
Indian IT outsourcing and consulting company, Wipro, has announced that it will create 100 jobs in Shannon over the next 12 months. The company plans to expand its workforce by 50% and it currently employs 200 people at its Shannon Development Centre.
According to the source, the Shannon based-unit specialises in providing services to banks and finance companies in Ireland and the UK. Wipro began its operations in Ireland in November 2012.
Sources
27 May 2014: RTE
27 May 2014: The Irish Times
27 May 2014: Irish Examiner
Citation
Eurofound (2014), Wipro, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 77102, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/77102.
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