Thursday, 19th March 2015
- Decision by Malwarebytes to locate its EMEA headquarters in Cork again shows that the city attracts leading technology companies.
The decision by Malwarebytes to locate its EMEA headquarters in Cork again shows that the city has a reputation that attracts leading technology companies. Cork has a developed a cluster of the some of the biggest names in technology industries. We have an educated workforce that meets the needs of these companies and we have facilities that enable them to successfully conduct their operations from a Cork base.
As well as signalling that Cork has become a tech-hub, it is welcome that 50 new jobs will be created. The reason we want to attract business is to create jobs so that people can get back to work and to give opportunities for those that left Ireland to return home. Maintaining policies that support and encourage businesses is critical to the future of our economy and society.
Malwarebyes’ decision to locate in Cork will be another boost for the local jobs market. For 32 months the Live Register has been falling and in Cork it has reduced by 23% since the launch of the Action Plan for Jobs in March 2012. All of this points to the reality of some economic recover but with much work left to do. These 50 new jobs will be another help in tackling unemployment and with the right policies we will continue to see job growth and creation.
ENDS