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A partner, trusted to deliver

Long-term, mutually beneficial relationships are key to leading rewarding lives and enjoying satisfying careers. We build relationships by looking after each other. We can and should all grow together, so it's win-win or no deal.

We began in 2002 and have won the trust of global clients such as IKEA, Aramark and World Rugby. Today, Dovetail is an established, highly capable partner, designing and delivering solutions for diverse business challenges.

We believe in precision, collaboration and shared success. We're passionate about quality. We love technology. But most importantly, all that we do, every decision we make, is governed by our core guiding principle: to always respect the client relationship.

If you are facing a unique business challenge, call us for a commitment-free chat. We're always excited to talk about how technology can help, and we'll gladly share our experience.

Call us on +353 (0)1 4100 774 or visit our contact page.

Our Values

Clear values help us act consistently so clients, suppliers, and staff all know what to expect from Dovetail.

Clarity

Taking responsibility for understanding, as well as being understood.

Partnership

Building relationships by looking after each other.

Craftsmanship

Applying skill, care and effort to do work we're proud of.

Commerciality

Respecting the pressure everyone feels in a commercial world.

Progression

Preparing for the future today.

We've built Dovetail on the basis of partnership.

We value close relationships – they allow us to bring together the ingredients for success: trust, teamwork, craftsmanship and creativity.

Combining these principles to deliver great results for our clients is what we're all about.

Trevor Jobling Co-Founder
Trevor Jobling, Co-Founder

Our Journey

2002

Martin and Trevor, colleagues in RTÉ, leave to establish Dovetail

2003

Set up offices in the GEC, Taylors Lane

2005

We win our first government contract, with the RPA for LUAS SmartCards

2009

We become a Microsoft Certified Silver Partner

2011

Dovetail wins the Irish Internet Association "Developer of the Year" award

2014

We achieve ISO9001 certification and are finalists in the Web Awards for Best Web App and Best Government Solution for our work with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland

2017

We become a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner.

2019

Dovetail launches a new brand identity and website.

2023

We adopt a "Remote First" working policy.

2025

We celebrate our 400th project milestone.

Our Management Team

Trevor Jobling

Trevor Jobling

Co-Founder
Martin Wallace

Martin Wallace

Co-Founder
Barry Brennan

Barry Brennan

Senior Strategist

Accredited Experts

Microsoft Gold Partner

Microsoft Gold Partner

ISO 9001 Certification

ISO 9001 Certified

Certified Scrum Master

Certified Scrum Master

Prince2 Practitioner

Prince2 Practitioner

Ready to Work Together?

Let's discuss how Dovetail can help transform your business through strategic innovation and tailored technology solutions.

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