IT firm to open in Belfast creating over 20 jobs
The new branch will be based at 1 Donegal Square West which will join existing offices in Dublin, Galway, Laois and Cork in tending to over 700 clients.
Kevin O'Loughlin, CEO and co-founder of Nostra, described Northern Ireland as the 'next step' in the firm's journey.
'This move is a natural next step in our journey. We already serve many Northern Ireland-based clients, and this new office allows us to deepen that support with local boots on the ground,' said the CEO.
'Belfast has a fantastic talent pool and a thriving business environment — we're excited to contribute to the region's digital future.'
News Catch Up - Friday 16 May
Recruitment for the Belfast office is currently underway, with a number of roles in technical support, cloud engineering and customer service.
The new Belfast site will serve as a regional hub supporting the increasing number of IT clients in NI.
It will provide local, responsive services in IT support, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and strategic consultancy.
The company tends to clients from legal, finance, healthcare and manufacturing backgrounds.
The investment brings over 20 new jobs.
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