26/05/2017

Global Tech Firm To Create 100 New Jobs

Global technology company, Pitney Bowes, has announced it is to open a new Operations Centre in Dublin and create 100 new jobs.

The new centre will house a three-year multi-million euro R&D project focused on developing a next generation e-commerce and payments platform for global brands.

It will comprise a Client Support Centre and Research & Design Centre, creating approximately 100 new jobs for technical support, customer support and e-commerce R&D professionals in the region over the next few years. 

Pitney Bowes' investment in Dublin is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland.

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor said: "I'm delighted that Pitney Bowes are opening a new Operations Centre which will create 100 new jobs and are investing in a high value strategic R&D project. We in Government are working to make Ireland an attractive destination for global technology companies such as Pitney Bowes. Our economy is an open and business friendly one with a minimum of administrative hurdles. We strive to ensure that we have the requisite skills available to meet the needs of industry and this is paying off. I wish Pitney Bowes every success with their Client Support Centre and their R&D project."

Audrey Lynch, Director of Client Operations for Europe at Pitney Bowes Inc, added: "Dublin's rich mix of client services talent and language skills, combined with the excellent support that we've received from IDA Ireland make it a great place for us to locate our client support operation as well as our innovation team.

"Our clients turn to us around the clock to power billions of transactions globally, and ensuring they receive the best account and technical support is a strategic priority for us. This new facility will help us deliver on our promise to clients in the UK, Ireland and Nordics."

(MH)

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