Accenture opens Analytics Innovation Centre in Dublin

Thanks to the tireless efforts of IDA Ireland, this country now has a growing reputation as a global hub for technology research and innovation, with Accenture being one of several companies to recently choose Ireland as an investment location, ahead of other countries.

Country Managing Director, Accenture Ireland, Mark Ryan

10th May, 2011 - The Accenture Analytics Innovation Centre (AAIC) officially opened its doors for business today, following last year’s announcement that it would create 100 new highly-skilled positions in Ireland.

Located at Grand Canal Plaza, Dublin 2, the Centre is backed by IDA Ireland and will form part of a wider Accenture global network of nine innovation centres dedicated to the demonstration, research & development and delivery of predictive analytics.

Speaking at the official launch, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD said “I am delighted to officially open the Accenture Analytics Innovation Centre here in Dublin. High-end international professional services is a sector in which Ireland has a strong reputation, and we must be ambitious about attracting further jobs and growth in this area. I am determined that government will do everything it can to ensure that this sector grows to its potential, creating the highly-skilled jobs that we need and making a significant contribution to Ireland's recovery.”

Chief Executive of IDA Ireland, Barry O’Leary said “IDA recognises the importance of analytics as the next generation in business intelligence and this centre is an important and welcome addition to the key growth area of technology services in Ireland.”

Country Managing Director, Accenture Ireland, Mark Ryan said “Thanks to the tireless efforts of IDA Ireland, this country now has a growing reputation as a global hub for technology research and innovation, with Accenture being one of several companies to recently choose Ireland as an investment location, ahead of other countries. Ireland already has a skilled workforce and we must focus on retaining our strong skills base which helps drive R&D related investments locally. Our new Analytics Centre will create of 100 highly skilled roles over the next three years and we are currently recruiting employees at all levels from experienced management scientists and statisticians to graduates.”

Employing people with backgrounds in statistic modelling and management science, the Dublin centre will deliver compliance and fraud related analytics solutions to clients worldwide, addressing many of the key business challenges facing the public and private sector today, such as fraud, waste and error. The Centre will also be a global showcase for Accenture analytical capabilities to clients who will visit from around the world.

Other centres in the analytics network are located in Bangalore, Chicago, Milan, Mumbai, New Delhi and San Jose, California, and most recently, Barcelona.

For more information: www.accenture.com/dublinanalyticscentre.