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New jobs boost for software firm | New jobs boost for software firm |
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A software company is to create 400 jobs in Northern Ireland as part of a £23m expansion. | A software company is to create 400 jobs in Northern Ireland as part of a £23m expansion. |
Northbrook Technology already employs 1,400 people at locations in Belfast, Londonderry and Strabane. | Northbrook Technology already employs 1,400 people at locations in Belfast, Londonderry and Strabane. |
The company, a subsidiary of one of the biggest personal insurance companies in the United States, set up in Northern Ireland in 1998. | The company, a subsidiary of one of the biggest personal insurance companies in the United States, set up in Northern Ireland in 1998. |
The jobs are expected to be divided between the company's Belfast and Derry bases. | The jobs are expected to be divided between the company's Belfast and Derry bases. |
Northern Ireland's economic development agency, Invest NI, has provided £5.6m aid towards the total investment. | Northern Ireland's economic development agency, Invest NI, has provided £5.6m aid towards the total investment. |
Its chairman Stephen Kingon said: "Today's announcement underpins Northbrook's long-term commitment to Northern Ireland and sends a clear message that Northern Ireland can be a serious contender in the global software market." | Its chairman Stephen Kingon said: "Today's announcement underpins Northbrook's long-term commitment to Northern Ireland and sends a clear message that Northern Ireland can be a serious contender in the global software market." |
Bro McFerran, Northbrook managing director, said: "This investment and the continued support from Invest NI will enable Northbrook to carry out higher value software development and will expand our range of products and services. | Bro McFerran, Northbrook managing director, said: "This investment and the continued support from Invest NI will enable Northbrook to carry out higher value software development and will expand our range of products and services. |
"Our increased capability will give Northbrook a stronger, more competitive position in the international financial services market. | |
"Only by a continued investment in people and skills can we sustain our position as a leading player in an increasingly competitive global market." | "Only by a continued investment in people and skills can we sustain our position as a leading player in an increasingly competitive global market." |
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