Market Share of Ireland ICT Industry
The Irish ICT market is fragmented, with numerous competitors and competing technologies that provide intense rivalry among the players. Further, acquisitions and collaborations of large companies with start-ups are expected, focusing on innovation. Some of the players include Google, Microsoft, Oracle, and Intel.
- March 2024: Oracle unveiled its plan to introduce Oracle Payroll, tailored specifically for Ireland, as an integral component of Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM). This localized offering, an extension of Oracle's renowned global payroll system, is set to bring advanced features to the Irish workforce. These include AI-powered risk management, streamlined workflows, compliance tools, enhanced data analytics, and expedited payroll processing.
- June 2024: Apollo Global Management, a buyout firm, was expected to acquire a 49% equity stake in Intel's manufacturing facility in Ireland for a substantial USD 11 billion. This acquisition specifically targeted Intel's Fab 34 facility in Leixlip, Ireland, which notably houses the US chipmaker's cutting-edge Intel 4 manufacturing process, utilizing advanced extreme ultraviolet lithography machines. The transaction, planned for closure in the second quarter, not only marked a strategic move for Apollo but also positioned Intel to reallocate its resources, potentially bolstering other segments of the business.
Ireland ICT Market Leaders
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Microsoft Corporation, Inc.
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Oracle Corporation
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Google (Alphabet Inc.)
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Intel Corporation
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order