NYC event for cloud based companies interested in Ireland

We’ve been working with some of our counterparts in Ireland to bring a special event to NYC for cloud-based startups and other companies interested in hearing about business opportunities in Ireland. If you’re interested in attending this event, please read through the event description and send an e-mail to Seamus Carroll. (Details below.)

IRISH BREAKFAST BRIEFING March 24th, 2011 Registration: 7:30 am Program: 8:30-11:00am Cost: Free LOCATION Consulate of Ireland 345 Park Avenue 17th Floor New York, NY 10154-0037 https://www.idaireland.com ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Location: Park & Lexington Ave., btw 51st and 52nd Streets. Bing Map ID Requirements: Please bring picture IDA for entry to building. Public Transport: Close to Grand Central Train & Subway Station, 51st and 53rd Street Subway Stations with service to/from JFK airport TO REGISTER: please email seamus.carroll@ida.ie with subject: “Cloud Ireland Conference”

Going global with your cloud-based business? Ireland can help! Ireland is ‘Open for Business’, ready to help cloud-based companies from across the globe to excel in their sector and reach European markets efficiently and effectively. If you are a large or small organization, thinking of setting up in Europe, this event is for you! Almost 1,000 companies – including some of the world’s best known brands, across all sectors – have chosen Ireland as the hub of their European networks because of the winning combination Ireland offers them. Worldwide cloud services revenue is expected to reach $150 billion over the next four years. Ireland is well positioned to contribute to this growth with predictions that Ireland could create almost 20,000 jobs as a world leader in cloud computing adding €9.5 billion to the Irish economy by 2014. Leading cloud players already in Ireland include Microsoft, IBM, Salesforce, D&B, Accenture, CITI, EMC, SAS and Amazon. Come along to meet the executives from IDA Ireland and Microsoft that work with global companies. Hear about the supports and assistance available in establishing your business in new markets. .