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• Viatel Technology Group significantly deepens its cybersecurity prowess by acquiring Cybit Cyber’s operations in Northern Ireland in a transformative step. 
• Cybit Cyber, a global leader in Palo Alto solutions, joins Viatel to augment cybersecurity expertise and support customers in highly regulated markets with complex security requirements.
• This acquisition demonstrates Viatel’s consistent growth and commitment to becoming the preferred end-to-end technology partner for all mid-market and enterprise organisations.

Viatel Technology Group, Ireland’s foremost business technology and cybersecurity provider, today announced the acquisition of Cybit’s cyber operations. Based in Belfast, Cybit Cyber serves large public and private sector customers across Ireland, Scotland and the north of England. This strategic move positions Viatel at the forefront of advanced cybersecurity solutions, with the expertise to address the most intricate and critical security challenges faced by enterprises. 

Viatel Technology Group CEO, Paul Rellis, applauded the announcement, commenting

We are delighted to welcome the Cybit Cyber customers, partners and team to Viatel Technology Group. Their exceptional technical knowledge supports customers with multifaceted cybersecurity needs and those operating in highly regulated markets. The integration of this deep expertise will ensure Viatel are exceptionally well-placed to protect and defend the integrity of our customers’ operations.

Cyber threats have created a compelling need for sophisticated technology partners. In response to the escalating complexity of the threat landscape, this acquisition is about more than expansion. We are fundamentally elevating our cybersecurity expertise to a new level.

Adding this level of cybersecurity acumen to Viatel’s networking experience and Microsoft expertise further establishes Viatel as the preferred technology partner for mid-market and enterprise organisations across Ireland, the UK, and internationally.

With over 30 years’ experience, Cybit Cyber partners with global leaders such as Palo Alto Networks, F5 Networks, Check Point, Qualys and Fortinet. Cybit Cyber delivers their comprehensive suite of security solutions including managed services and technical consultancy to enterprise and public sector organisations. A highly regarded Palo Alto partner, Cybit Cyber has been honoured with their ‘Partner of the Year Award’ for five consecutive years., demonstrating its leadership in the field.  

Paddy Trainor, Cybit Cyber’s Managing Director, said,

Becoming part of Viatel is a significant step that strategically positions us for growth in a market with a critical need of our skills and knowledge. This announcement guarantees continued investment in our people, our partners and our highly valued customer relationships.

With a strategic focus on cybersecurity, Viatel has made significant strides to become Ireland’s first complete business technology provider through organic and inorganic growth. With the backing of strategic investment from Macquarie Capital, this latest move positions Viatel for continued expansion within the island of Ireland and internationally.  

Today’s announcement is specific to Cybit’s cyber operations which are based out of Belfast. The company’s other UK divisions are unaffected. Darran Nangle and Eoghan McElhinney from A&L Goodbody and Gareth Cosgrove and Graceanne O’Brien from Grant Thornton acted as advisors to Viatel on the acquisition. 

If you would like to speak to a member of our team about how Viatel can support your cybersecurity or connectivity, cloud and Microsoft needs, get in touch today by emailing hello@viatel.com  

About Viatel Technology Group 

In today’s business environment, flawless connectivity is paramount. Robust cybersecurity is non-negotiable. The power of Microsoft solutions is indispensable. For all this and more, businesses turn to Viatel Technology Group. 

Viatel is the trusted go-to technology partner for mid-market and enterprise organisations. As the foremost end-to-end technology solutions provider, Viatel delivers a comprehensive suite of services: fortress-like cybersecurity, high-speed networking, expansive cloud capabilities, expert Microsoft solutions, and precision- managed IT services.  

With over 28 years of proven performance, Viatel Technology Group is a Platinum Deloitte Best Managed Company and sets the benchmark for expert Microsoft Solutions Partners.  

In a team comprised of hundreds of cybersecurity, communications and digital experts, every individual in Viatel is hardcoded to deliver industry-defying customer experiences. The result is thousands of happy customers from multinational giants and ambitious indigenous companies to forward-thinking public sector organisations.

About Cybit Cyber

Cybit Cyber is a leading cybersecurity firm with a strong presence in Belfast, Northern Ireland and customers throughout the island of Ireland, Scotland and Northern England. With over 30 years of experience, Cybit Cyber specialises in providing complex cybersecurity solutions for large enterprises and public sector bodies. The company’s expertise spans across various domains, including managed services, technical consultancy, and advanced cybersecurity solutions. 

Cybit Cyber is an esteemed partner of Palo Alto Networks, recognised as their “Partner of the Year” for five consecutive years. The firm also collaborates with other global leaders such as F5, Fortinet, Qualys and Check Point to deliver comprehensive security solutions tailored to clients’ needs. 

At Cybit Cyber, the commitment is to empower organisations with the tools and expertise needed to safeguard their digital assets and achieve their strategic objectives. The dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals is here to support clients every step of the way. 

About Cybit 

Cybit is a leading provider of data intelligence and AI-driven technology solutions, empowering businesses and public services to become information-enabled. By integrating Data Intelligence & AI, Modern Workspace, Managed Services and security to the mid-market corporate and SME segment, Cybit delivers foresight, protection, and performance, enabling clients to stay ahead of threats, uncover opportunities, optimise operations, and drive meaningful change. For more information about Cybit, please visit www.cybit.com