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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
31 March 2015
Employment effect (start)
31 March 2015
Foreseen end date
30 September 2016
Description
Cloud computing company NearForm is to create 100 new jobs by September 2016. Based in Tramore, Co Waterford, the software operation started in 2011 and currently employs 35 people. NearForm specialises in Node.js technology, and includes Universal and Intel as some of its clients. The company does not rely on funding support and is to build a new office in Tramore.
Sources
31 March 2015: Silicon Republic.com
Citation
Eurofound (2015), NearForm, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 79151, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/79151.
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