March 13, 2026 — Belfast
Dublin-headquartered IT services firm Version 1 has committed to creating Dublin-based IT services group Version 1 commits to 400 new Belfast-based tech jobs, employing over 500 people already in the city after establishing a hub there in 2012 and acquiring Neueda in 2021. The new roles, focused on AI innovation, engineering, data science, and digital transformation, will be added over the next three years.
The announcement forms part of a broader package of Irish investments totaling 850 new jobs across the UK and £937 million, revealed ahead of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Cork for the UK-Ireland Summit.
Official Welcome
Stormont’s Economy Minister Dr. Caoimhe Archibald welcomed the investment, describing it as “a true testament to what we have to offer as a location.”
This announcement is a true testament to what we have to offer as a location. Northern Ireland has a wealth of expertise and experience in the technology sector which aligns perfectly with the services Version 1 provides. Invest NI has been working closely with the company on this expansion and I look forward to hearing more details in the coming weeks.
Invest NI is involved in supporting the expansion, with further details expected.
Company Background and Growth
Version 1, known for partnerships with Microsoft, Oracle, and AWS, has grown its Belfast presence significantly since 2012. The firm contributes to Northern Ireland’s “Silicon Causeway” tech ecosystem, amid rising demand for digital services [2].
The Brief NI analysis notes questions around funding sources, exact timelines, and skills sourcing for the roles.
Media and Social Coverage
The story first broke on X via @irish_news and @irishnewsbiz, linking to The Irish News, with posts garnering modest engagement such as 17 likes.
Newsletter.co.uk, publishing on March 15, 2026, reinforced the details, highlighting Northern Ireland’s strengthening status as a tech hub.
No standalone coverage from major UK broadcasters like BBC has appeared as of March 15, 2026, though prior Version 1 expansions were noted in 2014–2021 reports [5].