Global communications company Poly is to open its new Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) centre of excellence in Galway, which is expected to create more than 200 jobs over the next five years.
Supported by IDA Ireland, the Galway office is Poly's first in Ireland and it will service the company's 65 offices across the globe.
The new Galway office will be home to Poly's main Research & Development lab in EMEA and the company said the office is strategically located to draw on the local market talent and expertise.
Poly said it is investing in the region to meet the growing demand for its audio and video products as businesses adjust to managing highly distributed workforces.
The compamy said it is exploring spaces for its office location across Galway, which it expects to open in November.
"Poly always has been a trailblazer and opening up an office in Galway is part of our transformation journey," said Gloria Loredo, Chief Transformation Officer of Poly.
"We believe that this strategic move will enable us to maximise our business performance to better serve customers, leverage the existing technology talent pool in Ireland to fill critical roles, and support our company's growth," she added.
The CEO of IDA Ireland Martin Shanahan said that Poly's decision to locate its EMEA Centre of Excellence in Galway is a significant addition to the West region's vibrant tech cluster and testament to the region’s highly skilled and talented workforce.
"The 200 highly skilled jobs being created will be a considerable boost to the region’s economy. Poly’s announcement is further evidence of IDA Ireland’s continued commitment to winning investment and jobs for regional locations.
"Poly's commitment to Ireland is a great boost to our growing technology sector," said Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment Leo Varadkar.
"Covid-19 has transformed the world of work and I know companies like Poly are crucial in helping workers to adapt. We are really happy to welcome Poly into our community. I’m sure the team will feel at home in Galway, where there is a rich talent pool to choose from," Mr Varadkar added.
