Campaign and canvassing software key to Cork firm’s success

Brendan Finucane: different apps for US and Europe PIc: John Allen

For one Irish company, ongoing public anger over rising road tolls in Norway is proving particularly interesting.

Cork’s VConnecta develops political campaign and canvassing software for parties, activists and lobby groups in Europe and the US.

“It’s being used by the Norwegian Labour Party,” said Brendan Finucane, founder and chief executive of VConnecta. “The cost of road tolls is a big issue there and the party had a particular viewpoint on it.

“They ...