Option Wireless

Type
Offshoring/Delocalisation
Country
Ireland
Region
Ireland; Southern; South-West
Location of affected unit(s)
Cork
Sector
Information / Computing
62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
62.9 - Other information technology and computer service activities
62.90 - Other information technology and computer service activities
New offshoring locations
Not Available
150 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
26 November 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

Option Wireless, a Cork based wireless technology company, has announced 150 job losses. The plant is the company's main customisation, logistics and fulfilment site and has been responsible for adding value to the basic product by customising it with firmware and software. The Belgian parent has confirmed that the restructuring of its Cork operation is intended to achieve savings of €20 million - with the activities conducted in Cork to be transferred to lower-cost regions in Asia.

Sources

  • 27 November 2009: The Irish Times

Citation

Eurofound (2009), Option Wireless, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Ireland, factsheet number 69920, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69920.