George Boole was the first professor of Mathematics at what is now University College Cork (UCC). His Boolean logic, conceived in the mid-1800s, became the bedrock of information technology over a century later. His legacy lives on in the city where he made history. Today, Cork is an established European technology hub. And software development is one of its most vibrant areas.
The whole tech sector has experienced significant growth in the last 5 years, with 63 percent increase in employment in that time*. With cutting edge development in areas like cybersecurity, life sciences, supply chain management, manufacturing, maritime, financial services and enterprise applications, Cork is now internationally recognised for its capability in this area.
Cork is also a recognised centre for hardware, electronics, could computing and technical support within the technology sector.
*[email protected], 2018
80 percent of tech workers relocating to the Cork region say their work/life balance has improved.
Collins, Cork Tech Talent Relocation Survey 2017
Cork’s world-class research, industry-focused third level education and ethos of innovation have attracted more than 60 Tech Companies to the region’s vibrant technology sector, with over half of these establishing software development functions.
In Cork, sector giants like Apple, Dell EMC, Red Hat, Qualcomm, Intel and IBM mix with hugely successful homegrown software companies like DeCare, Teamwork and Core HR.
“Looking back, moving to Cork was the right decision. It has provided tremendous opportunities for me career-wise and is a very liveable, fun and family-friendly city.”
As well as the large numbers of highly skilled professionals attracted to work in the sector here by excellent employment opportunities and the superb quality of life, Cork’s third level education institutions are skilling large numbers of talented graduates in every area of software development.