Intel R&D expansion to create 134 jobs

COMPUTER software manufacturer Intel has announced a €50 million expansion of its operations in Shannon with the potential to generate 134 jobs over the next four years.

The investment will involve two separate research and development projects, the first a hardware project involving the creation of a new chip which will enable the next generation of computer products, as well as providing small-to-medium sized businesses with a combination of improved performance, power efficiency and cost effectiveness.

The second software development project will address price and power consumption constraints. It will bring employment at the Shannon facility up to 300 staff.