Qumulo Opens European R&D Hub in Cork to Advance AI Data Infrastructure
Qumulo has launched a new European software R&D hub in Cork, Ireland, creating 50 skilled positions over the next three years. The centre will focus on developing advanced data management and cloud infrastructure to support AI-scale workloads for global businesses. The initiative receives backing from the Irish government and highlights Ireland’s depth of technical talent.
Qumulo, a data storage and cloud infrastructure company, has officially opened its European software research and development hub in Cork, Ireland. The expansion is part of Qumulo’s strategy to address the challenges of managing data at AI-scale, reflecting the growing need for robust data solutions as businesses integrate automated artificial intelligence (AI) systems across operations.
The new Cork hub will create 50 highly skilled research and development positions over the next three years. These roles will focus on building secure, efficient, and rapid data transfer solutions for exabyte-scale workloads—an exabyte equalling one billion gigabytes—supporting the instant and trustworthy data access critical for next-generation enterprise applications and AI adoption.
AI-driven business processes demand real-time decision-making, only possible when underlying data infrastructure can deliver at scale. Qumulo’s R&D teams in Ireland will research methods to enable seamless, secure movement of massive datasets across global markets, meeting the “AI-ready” requirements highlighted by the company as a backbone for modern enterprise applications.
The facility also marks the expansion of Qumulo’s Customer Success team in the region, reinforcing support for its growing European customer base. The project benefits from support by IDA Ireland, a state body responsible for attracting investment, and reflects the country’s ongoing investment in technology infrastructure.
Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism & Employment, Peter Burke TD, characterised the investment as an endorsement of Cork’s growing status as a technology hub. He cited the depth of talent generated by Cork’s universities and the strength of the region’s technology ecosystem as decisive factors in attracting companies like Qumulo.
Kiran Bhageshpur, Qumulo’s Chief Technology Officer, noted that after a thorough review of locations, Cork was selected due to its strong academic institutions and robust support from IDA Ireland. "The excellent support infrastructure provided by IDA Ireland made Cork an obvious choice for us to build a team focused on leveraging AI to help businesses manage global-scale data infrastructure," Bhageshpur said.
By investing in a Cork-based centre, Qumulo aims to help both European and international clients harness the potential of AI by ensuring the data infrastructure can match the demands of rapid digital transformation.
For more details, visit tech.eu.
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