Ergo seeking to leverage local talent and expertise to grow its digital business in Northern Ireland.
Irish IT business Ergo is to open a new office in Belfast which will create 40 new jobs in the next three years.
As part of the expansion, Ergo will seek to leverage local talent, resources, and expertise to enhance its digital practice, as well as its managed services proposition, incorporating IT solutions covering cloud and infrastructure, data and AI, and cybersecurity.
“The software and cyber sector is one of the north’s most innovative, productive and export-orientated sectors”
The operation, supported by Invest NI, will have a specific focus on public sector, as well as businesses operating in the financial services and pharmaceutical sectors.
World class expertise
“The software and cyber sector is one of the north’s most innovative, productive and export-orientated sectors,” said Northern Ireland’s Minister for Economy Conor Murphy.
“Ergo’s investment recognises the benefits of establishing operations in the north, it capitalises on our high-quality IT skills base and world-class IT graduates.
“Investment’s like Ergo’s will help to grow the sector by creating high-quality jobs that support economic growth. I also welcome Ergo’s commitment to equality and inclusivity, aligning with my vision of providing Good Jobs for all.”
Ergo has a rich history in the North and has serviced clients in the region over many years.
“Ergo sits at the intersection of business and technology and CIOs the world over trust us for our proven track record over the past thirty years,” said Paul McCann, CEO of Ergo.
“Our presence in Northern Ireland means we will now be ideally situated between two key markets across Ireland and the UK, allowing us to serve even more customers as we continue to expand our footprint globally.
“The presence of a highly skilled workforce and the strong tech and business environment in Northern Ireland made it a very easy decision to invest in the region. Northern Ireland is a very attractive location for inward investment, start-ups, spin-outs and scale-ups, and Ergo are thrilled to be contributing to this thriving tech and business environment.”
The newly established team led by John Molloy, who was appointed General Manager for Ergo Northern Ireland earlier this year, will allow for rapid expansion throughout Northern Ireland while continuing to strengthen and expand Ergo’s offering and expertise within both the private and public sector.
In particular, Ergo’s investment in the North capitalises on the company’s rapidly growing data and AI practice headed up by Belfast native, Alistair Stoops who joined Ergo earlier this year.
“Our teams in both Dublin and Belfast ensured that Ergo met with representatives from our universities and existing investors to find out what Northern Ireland has to offer,” said Steve Harper, executive director of International Business at Invest NI.
“We are delighted that Ergo has decided to invest here and we will continue to work with the company to support its growth.”
Main image at top: John Molloy, General Manager for Ergo Northern Ireland, Yvonne Meijerhof, Chief Marketing Officer for Ergo, Conal O’Donnell, COO, Ergo, Minister Conor Murphy, Economy Minister for Northern Ireland and Steve Harper, Executive Director International Business and Skills at Invest NI
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