NTT DATA Opens New Office in Dublin, Ireland

NTT DATA (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo), a global leader in AI, digital business, and technology services, announced the opening of its new office in Dublin, Ireland. The new office will support the continued expansion of NTT DATA's customer base in Ireland and is part of a total investment plan of €16.5 million in the Irish economy. This investment will primarily be allocated to research and development (R&D) in AI and digital services through collaboration with companies and academic institutions, as well as job creation. NTT DATA has created 100 jobs in Ireland since January 2025, expanding its local workforce by approximately 50%. The company plans to hire an additional 50 people in the next six months and further expand its business.

Ireland is growing into one of Europe's leading advanced technology hubs, driven by its vibrant digital economy and highly skilled workforce. NTT DATA, an innovation-driven company operating in 70 countries and regions, views Ireland as a key market and is expanding its customer base to include insurance companies, banks, and telecommunications providers such as Three Ireland and eir. The opening of the new office demonstrates NTT DATA's commitment to supporting Irish companies with the latest research findings and technologies, while also promoting the responsible enterprise use of AI on a large scale. To commemorate the official opening of the new office, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Dublin, attended by Peter Burke, Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, and Manabu Miyagawa, Japan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ireland.

Additionally, a technology demonstration showcasing NTT DATA's innovations was held at the event. As part of this, Trinity College Dublin, an R&D partner, gave a presentation on IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network). IOWN is a technology that can improve power efficiency by 100 times and communication capacity by 125 times compared to current networks, while reducing end-to-end communication latency to 1/200th, enabling the sustainable growth of data-intensive services without a proportional increase in energy consumption.

Comment from Niccolo Spataro, Executive Managing Director, NTT DATA UK & Ireland: "Ireland continues to experience economic growth and possesses a mature and vibrant technology industry. This announcement demonstrates NTT DATA's strong commitment to the Irish market. Companies that boldly drive the adoption of AI will lead the industry for many years to come. We aim to be a partner that supports leading Irish companies in achieving this."

Comment from Peter Burke, Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment: "I warmly welcome NTT DATA's continued investment in Ireland and the opening of its new Dublin office. The total investment of €16.5 million, along with the creation of high-skilled jobs, is a strong testament to Ireland's position as a leading global technology hub. Such investments not only support innovation and R&D but also contribute to the development of critical skills and the creation of new opportunities across the economy. We look forward to NTT DATA continuing to expand its operations in Ireland and playing a significant role in the development of the country's digital society."

Comment from Michael Lohan, CEO, IDA Ireland: "The opening of NTT DATA's new Dublin office and its total investment of €16.5 million demonstrate strong confidence in Ireland and a long-term commitment to expanding its business here. A key strategy for IDA Ireland is to enhance Ireland's competitiveness as a global hub for next-generation technologies, including AI, and to support companies in leveraging Ireland as a base for developing and exporting high-value business and technology to international markets. NTT DATA's focus on R&D will further deepen collaboration with Irish talent and academic institutions, fostering the development of the domestic technology ecosystem and driving innovation that benefits Irish businesses and communities."

Comment from IDA Ireland, Tokyo Office: "This new investment by NTT DATA once again highlights Ireland's position as a reliable 'second base' for Japanese companies expanding their operations in Europe. We encourage any company considering expansion into Europe to contact our Tokyo office. Our government representatives, fluent in both Japanese and English, are ready to support your entry into the European market. We will continue to support NTT DATA and other Japanese companies in achieving steady business results in Europe."

About IDA Ireland:

IDA Ireland is a government agency established to promote industrial development and foreign direct investment in Ireland. For the past 50 years, our Japan office has provided comprehensive support to Japanese companies considering expansion into Europe, including providing the latest information on locations, talent, taxation, and incentives, as well as organizing site visits and assisting with business plan development and post-establishment support.

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