An US-based Internet security firm is to establish its international headquarters in Dublin, creating 50 jobs over two years.
Webroot, which is based in Boulder, Colorado, was established in 1997.
The company develops Internet security solutions for consumers and businesses.
The 50 new employees will initially work in areas such as sales, marketing, engineering, inventory and customer support.
Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Innovation, Batt O'Keeffe said: 'Ireland has again demonstrated that it can outperform our competitors in attracting high-growth international firms to hub here.
'Clearly, our business environment and graduate skills set are important factors in drawing international players to locate in Ireland.
'IDA Ireland worked closely with Webroot to secure the win for Ireland and provide 50 high-quality jobs over the next two years.'
Webroot Chief Executive Dick Williams said: 'Webroot will grow our business aggressively through investments in research and development, acquisitions and by building a world-class support organisation.
'Establishing an international headquarters in Ireland will give us access to top talent and enable us to expand our global footprint to become the best company in the world at delivering security as a service.'
IDA Chief Executive Barry O'Leary welcomed the establishment of the international headquarters in Ireland.
'Webroot is a technological leader in the emerging and exciting area of cloud computing which is a strategic focus for IDA Ireland and is a priority for development and support,' he said.
