Cork-based firm OneLook Systems plans first US office in global rollout

Former Dublin Gaelic football manager Tommy Lyons was an early investor in the software company

Pat King and Brendan Griffin founders of OneLook Systems

Cork-based software company OneLook Systems is marking 11 years in business with plans to open a US office.

OneLook Systems developed “gatekeeper” technology called SafePermit which standardises and streamlines processes around access to sites for third parties.

“The advantages of the recession were also there; psychologically you felt like you had nothing to lose, and we found that there was fantastic goodwill, and offers of support from people we met, for two guys ...