Trustev, a Cork tech company that specialises in fraud prevention, has won the Enterprise and Big Data category in the South by Southwest (SXSW) accelerator competition in Austin, Texas. The competition is one of the biggest tech startup events in the world.

“The success of Trustev shows that Irish tech companies are competing at the highest level on the world stage.  I know that Trustev are planning to open an office in New York in the coming weeks. They are an example of how Irish tech business can create real and sustainable jobs and exports”

“Ireland is fast becoming a hub for dynamic and cutting edge technology companies that are world class. The drive for continued employment growth in the ICT sector is at the heart of the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs.  Through my work in the Seanad and on the Job Committee, I have campaigned for the necessary educational reform which will foster innovation as this industry continues to go from strength to strength”

“I am delighted for Trustev and would like to offer them every support and continued best wishes for the future”