Belfast IT firm Kainos buys up business in Argentina

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Wednesday, 1 September 2021 11:44

By Q Radio News

Belfast-based IT firm Kainos has bought a business in Argentina as part of its international expansion.

The acquisition of UNE Consulting is the fifth deal by the Northern Irish firm to grow the business overseas.

Kainos and UNE have been working together on joint projects since 2019.

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This buy-up will add 42 staff to the company's books.

The purchase is part of the firm's partnership with HR and finance software package Workday - which is used by companies internationally.

It is the second acquisition in the Americas and expands the Belfast firm's global presence.

Brendan Mooney, the CEO of Kainos, said: "We are delighted to welcome the UNE Consulting team to Kainos as we continue to grow our global Workday practice - UNE’s values of innovation, trust and commitment deeply align with our own. We look forward to working closely with our new colleagues, who have a wealth of experience serving customers across the Americas.”

Jimena Huarte, the Director of UNE Consulting added: “I am incredibly proud of all we have achieved to date and excited for the next stage in our journey. Joining Kainos formalises a collaborative working relationship that has been in place for some time and is a powerful combination for our customers. I am looking forward to partnering with Brendan, Malachy and the team.”