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Business information firm D&B creates 100 Dublin jobs

09.02.2010
Global supplier of business information D&B, formerly known as Dun & Bradstreet, is to establish a business operations centre in Dublin and said it will initially create up to 100 new high-skill jobs there by mid-2011.

D&B’s Dublin-based operation will serve customers through a range of technology and operations functions. The centre will also be responsible for the collection and processing of data on subject companies.

D&B also intends to in-source operations roles from its existing off-shore arrangements, with many of these roles set to be filled in Dublin.

The company has secured office space at Sandyford, which it said will allow the flexibility for further expansion as additional business opportunities are identified.

“I am delighted to announce the establishment of D&B’s Centre in Ireland. This highly sophisticated operation is in line with the Government’s continuing efforts to position Ireland as the leading European location-of-choice for innovation-led and knowledge-based global investments,” said the Tanaiste Mary Coughlan TD.

“D&B is a highly reputable company and its decision to locate in Dublin is a clear endorsement of Ireland’s global reputation in the international business services sector,” she added.

Commenting on the announcement, Barry O’Leary, CEO of IDA Ireland said: “D&B is the world leader in quality business information services and its reputation within the business community is second to none. Its decision to choose Ireland for this strategically important and knowledge-driven activity is very significant for Dublin and the country as a whole. It is a tremendous addition to our global business services base.”

D&B's global commercial database contains more than 140 million business records in over 200 countries. The company provides services to customers that allow them to reduce credit and supplier risk, increase cash flow and drive increased profitability.

D&B will commence initial recruitment for the new Dublin positions over the coming months, and has appointed Premier Group as its Dublin recruitment partner.