Waterford-based IT security and telecoms company HCS said today it expects to increase revenues by €2.5m in the next two years through its enhanced partnership with cybersecurity solutions and services company Fortinet.
HCS has been awarded Expert level partnership with Fortinet, one of only a handful of Irish companies to achieve this status.
To support the expected growth in demand for its services, HCS said it will create 15 jobs across its security managed and professional services teams.
HCS said that as a Fortinet Expert partner, it will provide specialist managed offerings to customers across cloud security, network security, firewalls, security fabric, Zero Trust network access, and SD-WAN.
The new partnership will also allow HCS to expand its customer base into the financial and government sectors and its customers will have increased access to cybersecurity skills and resources.
Dan Hegarty, Head of Sales at HCS, said today's deal is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the company's entire team and a strong validation of its Fortinet offering.
"It cements our position in the security solutions and services marketplace and will enable us to provide an enhanced offering to our customers," he added.
Paul Donegan, Country Manager Ireland, Fortinet, said the HCS team has a depth of expertise in cybersecurity and providing innovative and transformative Fortinet security solutions to customers.
"With this achievement HCS now join a select number of Irish companies to have reached this partnership level which cements their position and recognises the ongoing commitment and investment across the business," he stated.
