Belfast / Dublin – 25 November 2024: Ergo, Ireland’s leading IT solutions provider, today announced its expansion in Northern Ireland with the official opening of a new office in Belfast which will create 40 jobs over a three-year period.
As part of the expansion, Ergo will seek to leverage local talent, resources, and expertise to enhance its digital practice, as well as its managed services proposition, incorporating IT solutions covering cloud and infrastructure, data and AI, and cyber security for all clients, with a specific focus on public sector, as well as businesses operating in the financial services and pharmaceutical sectors.
This expansion is supported by Invest NI, who has provided local knowledge and expertise relating to the Northern Irish market that has been invaluable to Ergo in establishing its first base in the region.
Welcoming the investment, Northern Ireland’s Minister for Economy Conor Murphy said: “The software and cyber sector is one of the north’s most innovative, productive and export-orientated sectors. Ergo’s investment recognises the benefits of establishing operations in the north, it capitalises on our high-quality IT skills base and world-class IT graduates.
“Investment’s like Ergo’s will help to grow the sector by creating high-quality jobs that support economic growth. I also welcome Ergo’s commitment to equality and inclusivity, aligning with my vision of providing Good Jobs for all.”
Ergo has a rich history in the North and has serviced clients in the region over many years. The newly established team led by John Molloy, who was appointed General Manager for Ergo Northern Ireland earlier this year, will allow for rapid expansion throughout Northern Ireland while continuing to strengthen and expand Ergo’s offering and expertise within both the private and public sector. In particular, Ergo’s investment in the North capitalises on the company’s rapidly growing data and AI practice headed up by Belfast native, Alistair Stoops who joined Ergo earlier this year.
Speaking on the announcement, Paul McCann, Ergo CEO said: “Ergo sits at the intersection of business and technology and CIOs the world over trust us for our proven track record over the past thirty years. Our presence in Northern Ireland means we will now be ideally situated between two key markets across Ireland and the UK, allowing us to serve even more customers as we continue to expand our footprint globally.
“The presence of a highly skilled workforce and the strong tech and business environment in Northern Ireland made it a very easy decision to invest in the region. Northern Ireland is a very attractive location for inward investment, start-ups, spin-outs and scale-ups, and Ergo are thrilled to be contributing to this thriving tech and business environment.”
Steve Harper, Executive Director of International Business at Invest NI, highlighted that the agency’s Dublin and Belfast teams have worked over many years to secure the investment for Northern Ireland. He said: “Our teams in both Dublin and Belfast ensured that Ergo met with representatives from our universities and existing investors to find out what Northern Ireland has to offer. We are delighted that Ergo has decided to invest here and we will continue to work with the company to support its growth.”
