Irish IT services group HCS is to open new Dublin offices and scale digital and cybersecurity services.
HCS has revealed plans to create 125 new jobs and significantly expand its footprint across Ireland as part of a €13.2m investment.
The business said the investment will be funded by shareholders and reinvested profits.
“As an Irish-owned company, we are focused on providing the capabilities and rigour that global organisations require, alongside the responsiveness and agility of a local team”
It said the move will support growth in cybersecurity, risk and compliance, digital services, enterprise sales and presales.
Recruitment has already begun with total headcount set to rise to 175 employees across Waterford, Dublin and Cork.
HCS said it is making this investment to drive annual revenue to €30 million by the end of 2028.
AI is actually driving job creation
Pamela Farrell, managing director of HCS said that AI adoption is a key driver of this growth, with customers increasingly incorporating AI into their operations to automate processes, boost productivity, and remain competitive.
The investment also supports the opening of a new office in Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Dublin. The facility, spanning 4,500 square feet, includes technology infrastructure and collaborative workspaces for employees and customers. It will support the expansion of HCS’ team and service portfolio across cybersecurity, cloud, and digital transformation.
HCS provides services to over 350 large enterprise, mid-market, and SME organisations. Some of the most important growth segments for HCS include financial services, healthcare, hospitality, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing.
Farrell said much of the forecasted growth is expected to come from digital services including AI-driven managed services.
“This investment reflects our confidence that we are ideally positioned to capitalise on high-growth areas such as AI and cybersecurity,” Farrell explained.
“This move marks a significant acceleration in our growth plans as we look to expand our teams and bolster our presence across the country. In turn, this will enable us to meet evolving customer needs and help them to stay ahead in increasingly complex work environments.
In late 2024, Waterford tech business HCS was acquired by Centric360, an investment company jointly owned by Pamela Farrell and Brian Larkin.
“We have already made a very strong start and look forward to revealing an estimated 50% revenue increase in our first full financial year, ended 31st March 2026.
“As an Irish-owned company, we are focused on providing the capabilities and rigour that global organisations require, alongside the responsiveness and agility of a local team. This investment will allow us to continue to build on our capabilities and service offering for customers.
“Opening a new Dublin office is a huge milestone for us. The city is home to some of Ireland’s most dynamic businesses, and having an enhanced base there, along with our existing Waterford and Cork offices, puts us in a stronger position to serve that market and attract talent.”
Top image: Pamela Farrell, managing director of HCS
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