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Irish Examiner
29-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
US multinational Canto to expand Cork office with creation of 50 new jobs
US digital asset management firm Canto is expanding its presence in Ireland with 50 new jobs to be created at its Cork office. Expected to be filled in the next three years, the multinational's expansion will see its employee headcount in Cork grow to more than 80, with plans to grow its strategic European hub part of the company's global product development strategy. Established in Ireland in October 2023 and located on South Mall, Canto helps global brands maximise their digital content through AI. The Cork office will help with several key initiatives, Canto said, including advanced AI research, cloud infrastructure optimisation, frontend modernisation, and the continued development of Canto's unified digital asset management and product information management (PIM) platform. The announcement follows a period of substantial growth for Canto, with the company serving around 4,000 customers globally across retail, manufacturing, healthcare, education and technology. Speaking on the firm's growing Irish presence, CEO of Canto, Wain Kellum said the 50 new jobs will be spread across the company's operations. "We first came here because of the university system and the ability to hire exceptional engineers. We wanted to build a centre of excellence and when we did that, we saw the quality of people you can hire here across all departments of the company." "Cork is fantastic for us. It is an unbelievable place to hire good talent." Canto's expansion comes as US companies face increasing pressure from US President Donald Trump to invest domestically. However, speaking to the Irish Examiner, Mr Kellum said its Cork expansion is crucial to the multinational. "We are a fast-growing software that serves an ever-increasing number of customers all over the world. It is impossible to build a global company in just one specific geography. "There is also not a single geography that we are not adding to. But we like the talent here, as well as the time zone and accessibility. We continue to grow rapidly in Europe, but also in the US." Commenting on the announcement, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke said the investment "underscores our dedication to innovation and technological advancement, reinforcing Ireland's position as a leader in AI and software development. "The Cork region, with its strong educational institutions like University College Cork and Munster Technological University, provides an excellent environment for fostering innovation and developing specialised talent." The expansion is supported by the IDA, with CEO of the agency Michael Lohan saying Canto's choice of Cork is a "strong endorsement of the country's reputation as a leading hub for innovative technology companies." "Our deep talent pool, stable business environment, and strong track record in supporting global companies make Ireland an attractive location for growth and innovation," Mr Lohan continued. Looking forward, Mr Kellum said the company will continue to expand in new markets, which will be helped by its Cork hub. "Right now, 60% of our revenues come from the US, with our business in Europe taking much of the remainder. "There's a massive opportunity for us to expand into Asia-Pacific, so it would be fairly typical for a software company like us to end up with more revenue outside the US than inside," Mr Kellum continued. "Our Cork office will help us service those customers we add across Europe and through Eurasia."
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Yahoo
Auburn City Schools teacher's aide arrested for allegedly slamming student to ground
AUBURN, Ala. () — An Opelika man who worked as a teacher's aide for Auburn City Schools has been arrested on a felony charge of willful abuse of a child after allegedly slamming a 9-year-old student to the ground at an Auburn elementary school. Auburn police arrested Quendesmond Jamaad Kellum, 32, on March 25, 2025, following an investigation into an alleged incident the previous day at a location in the in the 1500 block of North Donahue Drive, which is Yarbrough Elementary School. According to court documents, Kellum, who was responsible for supervising children as part of his role with Auburn City Schools, is accused of forcibly slamming a 9-year-old male student to the ground. Auburn police have not released further details about the child's condition but have not indicated any severe injuries. A felony arrest warrant was issued, and Kellum was booked into the Lee County Jail on a $10,000 bond. According to court records, he has since bonded out and is scheduled to appear in court in May. WRBL spoke with Kellum on the phone after he made the bond; he says he is consulting with his attorney and does not have a comment. Auburn City Schools spokesperson Daniel Chesser provided the following statement to WRBL: 'Auburn City Schools is cooperating with law enforcement officials in an ongoing investigation. Due to the nature of this matter, no further public comment will be made available.' Auburn City Schools rely heavily on surveillance video in student areas, except for private locations like restrooms. However, Auburn police have not confirmed whether there is video evidence of the alleged incident. Authorities encourage anyone with information regarding the case to contact Auburn police or the Department of Human Resources. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
