It was announced today that global company, Equifax, have opened a new information technology (IT) talent centre in Dublin to address the company’s growing global information technology needs.
 
The opening of the Dublin centre further expands Equifax’s global footprint which provides information solutions in nineteen countries on four continents.

The company already has a presence in Wexford that houses its database management, customer and consumer activities in relation to its consumer credit referencing services for UK-based clients. This location opened in 1994 and employs approximately 90 full-time employees.
 
The Dublin centre, located in the heart of the South Docks on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, will focus on developing innovative new solutions to support Equifax operations around the world. Over 100 highly skilled research and development positions will be available, with hiring already under way.  
 
The opening of the new facility comes as a result of support from the Department of Jobs through IDA Ireland, the agency responsible for industrial development and attraction of foreign direct investment.
 
Equifax gathers and maintains information on over 600 million consumers worldwide and over the years has evolved its business model from a traditional consumer credit focus to a company that uses unique trusted data, technology and innovative analytics to help its customers make informed decisions. 
 
Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton commented, "Business Services is a key sector which we have targeted as part of our Action Plan for Jobs, and we have put in place actions specifically aimed at attracting research and development activity to Ireland. 

"Today’s announcement that Equifax, a world leading company in its specific area, is establishing a Research and Development Centre in Dublin, with the creation of 100 extra jobs, is very welcome news as part of this plan. I wish Paul and his team every success with this great project." 
 
Source: www.businessworld.ie