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
402 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
6 June 2007
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Fujitsu Services, a firm providing IT systems and support across a range of industries, is to create 402 new jobs in Belfast and Londonderry. A new IT Centre will be built in Londonderry creating 328 jobs, whilst 74 new posts will be created at the firm's existing centre in Belfast. The firm is being supported by a 5.65 million GBP Invest Northern Ireland grant.
Economy minister Nigel Dodds said the 'landmark project demonstrates the strength and skill of the talent pool across Northern Ireland'.
He said it would provide a major boost to the economy in the north west and demonstrated the potential for similar developments in other areas.
David Courtley, CEO of Fujitsu Services, paid tribute to Derry's 'advanced local infrastructure, the availability of an IT-focused labour market and a very close proximity to the UK/European marketplace'.
He said the new jobs would 'encompass a broad spectrum of specialist high-quality IT services roles'.
Sources
6 June 2007: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2007), Fujitsu Services, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 65464, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/65464.
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