Two firms to create 75 new jobs

A total of 75 new Enterprise-Ireland supported jobs have been announced for Dublin and Galway today.

OpenJaw Technologies, a Glasnevin-based firm which develops online retail technology and services to the travel industry, is to create 45 new positions as part of a new €3.3 million research and development (R&D) programme.

The new jobs are focused in the areas of sales, engineering, development and product management and will be located across its Dublin operation and the firm's regional office in Galway.

The new jobs will bring the total number of people employed by the company in Ireland to 151 by 2013 and its global head-count to 169 over the same period.

OpenJaw enables travel companies such as airlines, online travel agencies (OTAs), hotel chains and loyalty programmes to offer their products and services in the Internet domain. Its customer portfolio features in excess of 40 customers, including British Airways, Airmiles, SAS and other large global travel players.

“Our growth strategy is aimed clearly on greater penetration of the global travel market. The R&D investment programme on which we are embarking will enable us to advance the development of our technology offering and continue to serve the business needs of airline, hotel groups, OTAs and loyalty programmes," said OpenJaw chief executive Kieron Branagan.

"We see tremendous opportunities for on-going growth in the sector and look forward to continuing to drive the future of the industry,” he added.

Elsewhere, Sysnet Global Solutions has confirmed it is to create 30 new high-balue jobs in Dublin and a further 8 positions overseas by 2014 as part of a new €1.34 million R&D investment programme.

Sysnet intends to expand its software development operation in Dublin and invest in the development of the existing compliance management system to meet the changing needs of existing and future clients.

Established in 1989, Sysnet is a provider of information security and assurance services worldwide.

"The Sysnet brand is recognised globally as a leading provider of information security assurance and payment card industry compliance services. Our clear ambition is to extend our global reach and we are confident that our services can compete and win in this growing world wide market," said the firm's chief executive Gabriel Moynagh.