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
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
5 June 2014
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2015
Foreseen end date
Description
Hewlett Packard is to create 100 jobs at a new research and development facility to be opened next year in Galway. According to the source, the facility will specialise in new cloud computing products and services. Hewlett Packard currently employs 4,500 people in Ireland.
The ERM previously reported on restructuring at Hewlett Packard in 2013, 2012 and 2010.
Sources
5 June 2014: The Irish Times
5 June 2014: Irish Independent
Citation
Eurofound (2014), Hewlett Packard, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 77134, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/77134.
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