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Viatel Technology Group today announced the appointment of Kevin Dillon as Strategic Cybersecurity Advisor to its board. The appointment strengthens Viatel’s ability to support customers as they respond to rising cyber risk and the rapid adoption of AI. With integrated capability across connectivity, digital apps and cybersecurity, Viatel helps organisations build resilience and move forward with confidence.

Kevin brings over three decades of unparalleled experience in scaling global technology giants. A co-founder of Atlantic Bridge, the international growth-equity firm responsible for 36 successful exits and six unicorns, Dillon’s pedigree is rooted in the high-growth ecosystems of Silicon Valley and Europe. His tenure as Vice President of Microsoft EMEA saw regional revenues grow from $500 million to nearly $10 billion, where he was instrumental in establishing Dublin as a global operations hub.

The appointment comes at a defining moment for Viatel. Following the successful acquisition of Cybit Cyber last year, Viatel has galvanised its dedicated enterprise and mid-market cyber focus, securing critical environments for organisations across Ireland. Protection solutions, managed security services and advisory services allied to the deep networking and digital expertise makes this a compelling strategy.

“Kevin brings exceptional judgement and international perspective at a time when cybersecurity has become a boardroom issue in every serious organisation. His experience of scaling world-class technology businesses,

combined with our strengths across networking, digital apps and cybersecurity will help sharpen our thinking and strengthen the way we guide customers through the next era of cyber and AI risk. This is not just about defending against threats. It is about helping organisations move forward with confidence, backed by leadership they can trust.”

– Paul Rellis, CEO of Viatel Technology Group

“Throughout my career, from the early days of Microsoft to the deep-tech investments at Atlantic Bridge, I have seen how rapidly the landscape shifts when a new technology like AI reaches an inflection point. Viatel has the agility and the award-winning pedigree to lead this change. My focus will be on ensuring our customers to innovate and operate confidently, knowing their digital resilience is built on a foundation of forward-thinking leadership and world-class engineering.”

– Kevin Dillon, Strategic Cybersecurity Advisor 

Viatel enters this next phase of growth as an integrated technology partner, bringing together strengths in connectivity, digital applications and security. This combined capability enables the group to deliver advice and managed services closely aligned to customer priorities: strengthening resilience today while supporting the secure adoption of AI. The appointment reinforces Viatel’s cyber business, positioning security leadership at the heart of its long-term growth, underpinned by protection, managed and advisory services, along with deep expertise in networking and digital infrastructure.

To find out more about how Viatel can help organisations build cyber resilience, get in touch: https://www.viatel.com/contact/