Ergo, a leading IT solutions provider, has announced a £4.5 million investment to expand its operations in Northern Ireland, creating 40 high-quality jobs over the next three years.
This expansion is set to tap into local talent, strengthening Ergo’s digital offerings, including cloud and infrastructure solutions, data and AI, and cybersecurity services for both public and private sector organisations.
Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, the investment represents a major boost for the region’s tech sector.
Murphy highlighted that Northern Ireland’s software and cyber sector is one of the most innovative and export-driven in the UK.
He further noted that Ergo’s investment leverages the region’s high-quality IT skills base and world-class graduates, contributing significantly to both the local economy and the sector’s growth.
With salaries well above the private sector median, the new roles will inject almost £2.4 million annually into Northern Ireland’s economy.
Moreover, the company’s focus on diversity and inclusivity aligns with the region’s vision of creating “Good Jobs for all.”
Ergo will establish its new office in Clockwise, River House, located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.
This move is part of the company’s broader strategy to foster economic growth, job creation, and enhance tech exports from Northern Ireland.
The company plans to recruit for 40 hybrid roles, complementing its existing 700-strong workforce across Ireland, the UK, the US, Romania, and New Zealand.
Paul McCann, CEO of Ergo, expressed his excitement about the investment. He emphasised that Ergo has a proven track record in helping CIOs worldwide, and the new base in Northern Ireland places the company in the heart of two key markets: Ireland and the UK.
This expansion enables Ergo to serve more customers and further strengthen its global presence.
Led by General Manager John Molloy, the new Northern Ireland team builds on Ergo’s history of servicing local clients.
The company’s commitment to expanding its data and AI practice in the region is reinforced by the recent appointment of Belfast-native Alistair Stoops, who joined Ergo earlier this year to lead these initiatives.
Ergo’s investment reflects Northern Ireland’s thriving tech ecosystem, which boasts a skilled workforce and a supportive business environment.
Paul McCann added that Northern Ireland’s strong tech and business landscape made it an ideal location for inward investment, start-ups, and scale-ups.
Steve Harper, Executive Director of International Business at Invest Northern Ireland, commended the collaborative effort to secure the investment.
He noted that Ergo’s decision to invest in Northern Ireland underscores the region’s attractiveness for global businesses. Invest NI will continue working closely with the company to support its growth.
Invest NI’s recently published Business Strategy for 2024–2027 sets ambitious targets to attract high-value inward investment in priority sectors. Ergo exemplifies the kind of innovative company that will help build a prosperous economy in Northern Ireland.
