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
New offshoring locations
Germany
90 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
22 July 2003
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
1 December 2003
Description
Software Spectrum is closing its teleservices centre in Dublin. A statement said that in an effort to 'maximise operating efficiency' the operation would be closed and transferred to a facility in Munich, Germany. Software Spectrum is a Texas-based global operation selling and servicing business software. Its ultimate parent is broadband and communication player, Level Three.
Sources
22 July 2003: The Irish Times
Citation
Eurofound (2003), Software Spectrum, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Ireland, factsheet number 59590, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/59590.
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