Version 1 says it has selected its new Dublin HQ for a ‘state-of-the-art AI studio’ and will add 250 roles to the location.
The new HQ at Four Park Place in Dublin will see them become Apple’s neighbors when they officially open their new Dublin offices later this year, and sees the Irish technology provider reach a peak of 3,700 worldwide.
The Dublin jobs news follows an announcement earlier this month at the UK-Ireland Summit 1 that it will create 1,000 jobs in the UK and Northern Ireland, as part of its plans to invest £40m in the UK market over the next few years.
Version 1 was founded in Dublin in 1996 and provides technical services to organizations worldwide. With other key hubs in London, Edinburgh and Belfast, bur chose Dublin for its AI studio as it focuses on AI. At the conference, it said most of the 1,000 UK roles will also focus on AI, and around 400 roles will be in Northern Ireland.
“This is more than an office opening. It’s a statement of purpose,” said Roop Singh, CEO of Version 1. “Thirty years ago, Version 1 was founded in Dublin with a commitment to enabling technology to deliver extraordinary results for business and the well-being of citizens. That commitment has not changed, but the level and ambition have.
“Our core belief is that AI enhances human capabilities, not replaces them. This studio is where we will prove that, by working with our customers and communities to build AI solutions that are effective, manageable and based on real business results.”
“Version 1’s continued growth and investment in Ireland is a strong example of an Irish company winning on a global scale,” said Kevin Sherry, Executive Director, Enterprise Ireland, who has worked closely with Version 1 to support international growth. “The opening of this AI studio positions Ireland as a key hub for AI innovation and strengthens our ability to develop and retain world-class technical talent.
“Ambitious companies like Version 1 embody Enterprise Ireland’s mission that Irish-owned, globally-focused companies will be at the forefront of our economy,” he added.
Version 1 says AI Studio is designed as a place to “use the power of technology by integrating solutions to complex problems alongside customers from all sectors”, and adds that it will be available to schools, universities and community groups in an effort to “democratize” technology. Version 1 states that AI must be “publicly licensed and developed responsibly”.
The opening was attended by the Minister for Business, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD who described version 1 as “a blueprint for how Ireland creates, retains and scales world-class technology companies”.
This new headquarters represents a significant inward investment in Ireland’s economy and talent base and strengthens our position as a key hub for AI and business transformation services at a time when countries are competing for AI leadership,” he said.
Minister of State for Business Development, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Niamh Smyth TD was also present at the launch and stated Ireland’s desire to “be at the forefront of AI adoption”.
“The new AI Studio version 1 shows what can happen when Irish business combines deep expertise with a real commitment to community relations and skills development,” he said.
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