Kaspersky Lab has announced the opening of its first European research and development centre in Dublin.
Following an initial investment of $5 million, the company plans to create 50 jobs at the centre over the next three years.
The new office will focus mainly on developing data analysis and machine learning technologies for the company’s enterprise solutions offering. The team will be responsible for core parts of new Kaspersky Lab solutions, focused on targeted attack detection and investigation.
Nikita Shvetsov, chief technology officer, Kaspersky Lab, said: “Dublin was an obvious choice for the company’s first European R&D office, owing to the quality and density of tech talent there, and of course, the city’s vibrant and appealing living conditions. Locating the office in Dublin is a great opportunity for us to increase our collaboration with other international IT companies, especially as the city is becoming known as the Silicon Valley of Europe.”
IDA CEO Martin Shanahan said: “Ireland is a leading location for companies dedicated to fighting cybercrime. The top five worldwide security software companies in this sector now based here. The collaboration culture that exists here between industry leaders and research centres is enabling Ireland to develop as a world class cybersecurity practice and innovation hub. Today’s announcement by Kaspersky Lab will strengthen Ireland’s business ties and open doors to attract further investment by Russian companies.”
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