Dell Technologies has opened a new open telecom ecosystem lab at its campus in Ovens, Co Cork.
The facility provides an innovation testbed for Dell's telecoms and technology customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
The new lab is the first of its kind outside of the US and the company said that its €2m investment further reinforces Ireland’s position as a global strategic location for Dell Technologies.
In recent years, Dell has opened an innovation lab in Co Limerick and a redeveloped customer solutions centre in Cork.
Dell employs about 4,500 people across its operations in Limerick, Cork and Dublin.
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney welcomed the opening of the new facility.
"As emerging technology accelerates the pace of change within every sector of our economy, it has never been more important for technology leaders and telecom providers to work together to advance Ireland’s position as an innovation leader," Mr Coveney said.
Bob Savage, Regional CIO for EMEA and Cork Site Leader at Dell Technologies, said the new lab will provide an important space to collaborate, innovate and push the boundaries of an open and modern telecom system.
"This new investment places Cork at the heart of Europe’s open telecom ecosystem," Mr Savage said.
IDA Ireland’s Executive Director Mary Buckley described Dell’s decision to locate the lab in Cork as very welcome news.
"This new lab adds engineering consultation, partner testing, and a new Ireland location for global telecom ecosystem collaboration," Ms Buckley said.
