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SmartStart companies create 50 jobs in Meath

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28 August 2014

SWG and MDS Global Technologies, participants in the SmartStart accelerator programme, are to create 50 jobs in Meath over the next two years.

Located in Kells Enterprise and Technology Centre, the new positions will be in engineering, research and design, sales and support, marketing, and administration.

Established in 2011, SmartStart is an Irish-centric global accelerator for high-potential technology companies.

SWG, a Philadelphia-based company, works with customers to grow their telecommunications networks, repurpose, reuse and recycle their existing telecommunications equipment. The company is set to create 25 jobs.

MDS Global Technologies transports Internet protocol data using existing infrastructure and networks at a significantly higher rate than other providers. Also based in the US, MDS will locate all global sales and technical support functions in Kells Enterprise Technology Centre, Meath adding 25 jobs. SmartStart has mentored MDS for over two years in business development, corporate structure and angel-led seed funding.

Founder and CEO of SmartStart Gerry Moan said: “This announcement marks the third anniversary of SmartStart and we are delighted to facilitate the growth of these companies, and help bring them to Ireland. At SmartStart we foster innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit in our high-potential partners, encouraging them to develop in a structured and measured environment. The SmartStart programme is an all-island accelerator programme as we believe Ireland as a location, and not just Dublin, is ideal for high potential international technology companies and start-ups.”

Jackie Maguire, chief executive, Meath County Council said: “We are delighted to welcome SWG and MDS Global Technologies to Co Meath as part of the SmartStart programme. With access to international transport links and a highly developed integrated business infrastructure offering, this announcement is a further endorsement of Meath as a place to do business.”

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