Ireland: Their ICT Success Story

Summary: "Ireland's economic success has attracted international attention. During the 1990s, rapid output and employment growth helped reduce the gap in living standards with the rest of the European Union and an inflow of foreign direct investment, primarily from the United States, reduced the dependence on agriculture and low-productivity industries. Companies such as Apple Computer, IBM, Intel, Hewlett Packard, Dell and Microsoft have operations that take advantage of Ireland's capabilities."