Ericsson

Type
Business expansion
Country
Ireland
Region
Ireland;
Location of affected unit(s)
Dublin, Athlone
Sector
Manufacturing
(26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products
26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
120 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
27 May 2014
Employment effect (start)
27 May 2014
Foreseen end date

Description

Ericsson, the global provider of telecommunications equipment and services, has announced it will create 120 jobs in Dublin and Athlone. The roles will be in software development, programme management and consultancy. Some roles are linked to the company's recently acquired TV business unit, Mediaroom. According to the sources, many graduates of the software technology masters programmes in Dublin Institute of Technology and Athlone Institute of Technology will be employed by Ericsson.

This job creation is being supported by IDA Ireland (Industrial Development Agency). The ERM reported on restructuring at Ericsson in 2012 and 2009.

Sources

  • 27 May 2014: RTE
  • 27 May 2014: The Irish Times
  • 27 May 2014: Irish Independent

Citation

Eurofound (2014), Ericsson, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 77088, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/77088.