230 jobs to be created at technology company in Belfast

By Q Radio news

230 new jobs are to come to Belfast in a twenty million pound investment with technology company Neueda.

The digital solutions firm was first established in the city in 2006 and has grown exponentially since then.

The package will contribute ten million in salaries to the local economy.

The CEO of the firm, Paddy O'Hagan said, "We're a company that fortunately so far has experienced year on year growth, and we're hoping to continue that over the next number of years."

🎥 Tech firm @neuedaltd is to create 230 new jobs in Belfast in a £20 Million investment.

The digital solutions company was established in 2006 and has grown exponentially since then.@paddyohagan is the Chief Operating Officer of the firm. pic.twitter.com/3XDq4tJufx

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) August 6, 2020

Mr O'Hagan confirmed that the average salary for the new jobs will be £44,000 - which is above average for the private sector.

Business agency Invest NI - who have been supporting Neueda for a number of years - will be supporting the new jobs.

Kevin Holland, the CEO of Invest NI, said, "Northern Ireland particularly in lockdown has really demonstrated the value to global businesses of having cyber security centres here across the region of Northern Ireland."

🎥 @InvestNI are supporting the £20 million investment in Belfast based tech firm @neuedaltd

The package will create 230 new jobs, providing roles for software engineers, digital transformation & cloud solutions experts.

Kevin Holland is the CEO of @InvestNI pic.twitter.com/3RCSdP8zeT

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) August 6, 2020

The Economy Diane Dodds has welcomed the news of the investment which will add ten million pounds in salaries to the local economy.

Speaking to Q Radio news she said, "It's a huge investment from an innovative company in Northern Ireland."

🎥 Economy Minister @DianeDoddsMLA has welcomed the 230 new jobs with Belfast based tech firm @neuedaltd which will contribute £20 Million to the local economy.

She says the digital sector “is one where we can see growth” amidst the economic uncertainty related to COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/vtydcVofgY

— Peter Moor (@pfmoor) August 6, 2020