Global software and consultancy company MHR International has announced an expansion of its Irish operations, which includes a €1.5m investment in the creation of new jobs in Kildare and Dublin.
The company also announced a collaboration with digital infrastructure company Equinix, which will see a large deployment in data centres in Blanchardstown and Clondalkin.
MHR International Group specialises in HR, payroll, employee engagement, learning and analytics and artificial intelligence services for over 1,200 organisations in the UK and Ireland.
It said the deal with Equinix will strengthen MHR's commitment to customer data safety and reducing risk around cybercrime.
Eamon Rheinisch, General Manager at MHR Ireland, said the new investment in its operations and resources underlines the company's commitment to the Irish market and strengthens its all-island operations, particularly in the wake of Brexit.
Maurice Mortell, Managing Director Ireland, at Equinix said today's news underlines the crucial role Ireland's data centre ecosystem plays in supporting the success of companies right down to the everyday functionality of key payroll and HR processes.
"MHR International is a well-established provider of market-leading software and services to enterprises both here in Ireland and on the international stage. We are delighted to further support MHR's expanding business and continue to play an active role in broadening the accessibility of secure, flexible and reliable digital infrastructure across the country and beyond," he added.
Robert Troy, Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, said this strategic investment into infrastructure and hosting centres is an encouraging indicator of MHR's commitment to Ireland.
Mr Troy also said it was an endorsement of the country's national competence and skills base in the digitalisation of business operations globally.
"Ireland is the second largest exporter of computer and IT services in the world, and as an open economy with a highly creative and talented workforce there's no better place in the world today for businesses with a focus on digital services to base themselves," Mr Troy said.
He said that between the aftermath of Brexit and the impacts of Covid-19, life is very uncertain at the moment - particularly so for many businesses and their employees.
"But if the pandemic has made anything certain, it's that companies will increasingly look for reliable and secure digital solutions to managing their HR functions, payroll, workforce management and other key strategic functions. The future of work - be it remote or office based - will be managed through digital solutions," he added
