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19/10/2016
US Software Firm To Create 58 New Jobs In Belfast
A US software firm is to create 58 new jobs in Belfast.
Black Duck Software based in Massachusetts is to open a new open source security research group.
The new Belfast office will be focused on cutting-edge open source security research as well as Black Duck's full range of open source security and management products, and professional services.
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton said the company's decision to locate their new research group here is testament to the strength of our local ICT sector.
Minister Hamilton said: "The 58 new jobs being created will contribute over £2million annually in additional salaries to the local economy as well as offering our talented graduates and experienced staff highly paid employment opportunities, helping to further grow the Northern Ireland cybersecurity cluster.
"Northern Ireland has invested significantly in cybersecurity research and in growing the number of computer science students at both Queen’s and Ulster universities in recent years. Belfast is Europe’s leading destination city for software development investment and Black Duck Software has joined a growing cluster of world-class companies choosing to invest in Northern Ireland."
Invest NI has offered support of £377,000 towards the new jobs which will be created over the next four years with an average salary of £37,000.
Black Duck CEO, Lou Shipley said: "We are seeking to increase our open source security research capabilities as well as grow our business and support our customers in the UK and Europe. We considered a number of places for this new open source security research group, and found that Belfast had the depth of security research talent that fit our needs."
Pic: Department of Economy
(CD)
Black Duck Software based in Massachusetts is to open a new open source security research group.
The new Belfast office will be focused on cutting-edge open source security research as well as Black Duck's full range of open source security and management products, and professional services.
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton said the company's decision to locate their new research group here is testament to the strength of our local ICT sector.
Minister Hamilton said: "The 58 new jobs being created will contribute over £2million annually in additional salaries to the local economy as well as offering our talented graduates and experienced staff highly paid employment opportunities, helping to further grow the Northern Ireland cybersecurity cluster.
"Northern Ireland has invested significantly in cybersecurity research and in growing the number of computer science students at both Queen’s and Ulster universities in recent years. Belfast is Europe’s leading destination city for software development investment and Black Duck Software has joined a growing cluster of world-class companies choosing to invest in Northern Ireland."
Invest NI has offered support of £377,000 towards the new jobs which will be created over the next four years with an average salary of £37,000.
Black Duck CEO, Lou Shipley said: "We are seeking to increase our open source security research capabilities as well as grow our business and support our customers in the UK and Europe. We considered a number of places for this new open source security research group, and found that Belfast had the depth of security research talent that fit our needs."
Pic: Department of Economy
(CD)
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