INNOVATION in the cloud services sector has lead to business worth more than £500,000 in the Irish Republic for Belfast based IT specialists Sysco Software Solutions.
Backed by Invest Northern Ireland, the deal with an undisclosed client follows the company’s investment last year into the research, development and marketing of a new software application for the rapidly expanding sector.
This hosted service management application (HSMA) is designed to enable workers to remain in the field with customers while maintaining full contact with the office to streamline administration.
As part of the company’s overall investment, Sysco has appointed a product manager and channel sales manager who are responsible for developing the HSMA application and growing sales across the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. Sysco is also implementing a strategic marketing campaign to help build awareness of both the company and its products among potential new customers.
Brian Dolaghan, Invest NI’s director of technology and services, said the contract would help lift the sector as a whole in the province.
“Securing such a substantial contract in the Republic of Ireland as a result of its investments in innovation and export is a significant achievement for Sysco.
“This is an ambitious, export focused firm and its success to date will help to develop Northern Ireland’s ICT sector and generate future employment opportunities for our talented IT graduates.”
Sysco MD Paul Bingham said Invest NI’s support had helped the business develop its own products and enhance its management capabilities to compete for new business outside Northern Ireland.
“Our HSMA product has significant growth potential and we are delighted with the response to date from customers,” he said.
“Over the coming months, we aim to heighten awareness of our brand and secure further export sales.”