The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
130 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
21 October 2015
Employment effect (start)
21 October 2015
Foreseen end date
21 October 2018
Description
US software company Pivotal is creating 130 jobs in Ireland, as part of a €100 million investment. The roles will be full-time software engineering, technical support, operational and general and administrative roles. Pivotal already has a base in Cork and is building a new office in Dublin. It lists AllState, BMW, Comcast, GE and Verizon amongst it clients. The expansion is being supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through the IDA
Sources
21 October 2015: Silicon Republic.com
21 October 2015: RTE
Citation
Eurofound (2015), Pivotal, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 85124, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/85124.
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