The company expects to see the biggest growth in SOCaaS and SASE offerings over the next 12 months.The partnership will also enable HCS to add endpoint detection and response capabilities to its managed services portfolio, and expand its customer base into the financial and government sectors.
HCS has said it will create 15 jobs across its security managed and professional services teams, adding to more than 30 staff already employed by the company. Dan Hegarty, head of sales with HCS, said the partnership will cement the company’s position in the security solutions and services market, and enhance the company’s offering to customers.
“We look forward to working with both new and existing customers to build out their security architectures and further developing our strong relationship with Fortinet,” he said. Paul Donegan, country manager for Ireland with Fortinet, said the company was excited to build on its partnership with HCS. “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 said.