Cork-based cybersecurity solutions company Smarttech247 has announced plans to hire 50 more people as it continues to grow in its key international markets.
Smarttech247 now has offices across Ireland, the UK, Romania, Poland and the US and currently employs over 200 people across all of its operations.
It said the new roles are spread across positions in technical support, sales, marketing, and partner support, and come as the threat of cybercrime continues to grow worldwide.
According to recent research, global cybercrime costs are expected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025.
Today's jobs announcement coincides with the launch of a new route to market for the firm, which will focus on partnerships to allow rapid expansion and enhanced services for customers across Ireland, the UK, the US, and the Middle East.
CEO of Smarttech247 Raluca Saceanu says the company is focused on continuously finding new ways to protect customers.
"This is a transformative moment for Smarttech247. Our new route to market strategy not only accelerates our growth but also reinforces our commitment to delivering best-in-class cybersecurity solutions to our customers," the CEO said.
"By creating strategic partnerships and leveraging the expertise of our channel partners, we are poised to scale our operations globally while continuing to innovate and lead in the cybersecurity space," she added.
Cork South Central TD Michael McGrath said now is an extremely important time for firms like Smarttech247.
"We all have a responsibility to guard against malicious cyber activity and it's great to see Irish firms like Smarttech247 leading the way in tackling the latest developments in what we all realise is an evolving landscape," Mr McGrath said.
