Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that Tactable, a Canadian technology consulting firm, is opening a new delivery hub in Belfast, a move that will generate 16 new jobs.

The Toronto-based boutique engineering enterprise specialises in constructing artificial intelligence and data platforms for capital markets and financial services. Established in 2018, the business currently has a global workforce of 95 people.

Making the announcement during a meeting with company representatives at Invest NI headquarters, Minister Archibald said: "Tactable's decision to establish a new delivery hub with 16 high-quality jobs will further strengthen our growing technology and financial services sector. International companies continue to invest here because of our people, strong academic links and supportive business environment. I am pleased to welcome Tactable as it grows its presence here."

The newly created positions will be rolled out over the upcoming two years, encompassing roles for intermediate engineers, senior engineers, and delivery managers. Gordon Tam, COO and Co-founder of Tactable, commented: "This investment marks a significant milestone for Tactable as we establish our first permanent presence outside Canada. Our growth has been built on helping enterprise clients solve complex data, cloud and AI challenges with highly capable engineering teams. Belfast offers the depth of talent, stability and technology ecosystem we need to scale that model internationally. We are excited to build a strong team in Northern Ireland and are actively recruiting as we expand our capability to support clients across global markets."

Northern Ireland successfully secured the investment ahead of alternative competing locations across Britain, Ireland, and mainland Europe.

Gordon added: "We considered a number of locations, but through our engagement with Invest NI, Northern Ireland stood out as the right place to establish a permanent delivery hub. Belfast offers the combination of engineering talent, enterprise technology experience and long-term stability that aligns with Tactable's growth strategy. It provides an ideal base to expand our delivery capacity and support long-term enterprise client engagements across North America and Europe."

Welcoming the announcement, Alan Wilson, Head of International Investment at Invest NI said: "Our team in Canada has worked closely with Tactable over the past year showcasing the strengths of Northern Ireland as a location for high-value technology investment. During our engagement, we connected the company with key partners including Queen's University, the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre and local professional services to facilitate Tactable's establishment and growth. We are delighted to see this support translate into this new delivery hub with high-quality jobs for the local economy."