A global digital engineering company has opened an office in Newry, creating 15 new jobs.
GlobalLogic, part of the Hitachi Group, is expanding north of the border one year after setting up in Athlone in the Republic.
The company said the Newry base would support businesses with “digital engineering expertise, design-led experiences, data services, and AI-powered product and platform development”.
It will begin with a focus on public sector enterprises, as well as the healthcare, life sciences, telecoms, financial services, and transport industries.
The new jobs are being created over the next two years across human resources, business development, and software engineering.
GlobalLogic has partnerships with global players including AWS, Microsoft and Google, and has helped develop major technologies such as a wearable defibrillator which has already benefitted thousands of cardiac patients.
Carmel Owens, managing director of GlobalLogic in Ireland, said: “This expansion in Northern Ireland cements GlobalLogic’s commitment to businesses on the island of Ireland, while also representing a significant step in our ambitious growth plans.
"This new presence builds on the success we have steered from our Athlone HQ and is a strong validation of the skills, expertise and dedication of the entire GlobalLogic team in Ireland.
“As a champion of regional investment and the advantages that it can deliver, Newry is an ideal base from which we can expand our business.
"We are tapping into the rich economy of Northern Ireland and in doing so, this move will enable us to roll out our services to even more sectors and industries.
"We anticipate many opportunities for growth in Newry and across Northern Ireland and we look forward with excitement to the next chapter and continued success on the island of Ireland.”
