Cork software and consulting firm 8 West sells 50% stake to US buyer 

Its purchaser, Washington Dental Services specialises in oral health care in the US 

As part of the transaction, WDS is expected to expand its digital programs with aims to improve benefits, provide self-service access to benefits information and claims payment.

Cork business consulting and software firm 8 West has sold a 50% stake to US-based health organisation, Washington Dental Service (WDS) for an undisclosed amount.

Founded in 1998, 8 West was owned by Eamon Franklin and John Murphy and specialises in technology solutions across healthcare and retail sectors.