DUBLIN: As Utah’s Silicon Slopes continues to grow in scope and reputation, the state’s tech sector is also expanding beyond U.S. borders to gain a foothold in the fertile European market. While London may be considered one of the most prominent cities in the European Union, economically speaking, another metro in a neighboring nation is becoming the tech hub of the European Union.
Over the past 15 years, the Republic of Ireland has established itself as the “gateway” to expansion into Europe, with Dublin as the epicenter. Numerous top American technology companies have their EU headquarters in Ireland, including Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. Additionally, several Utah tech giants have also set up shop on “the Emerald Isle.” Among the 10 Utah-based firms with European headquarters in Ireland are Qualtrics, Ancestry.com, Merit Medical and most recently InsideSales.com. With just over 4.7 million people, the relatively small democratic republic has become a “heavyweight” in the global business ecosystem.
