Systal Technology Solutions, a global managed network, cloud, and security transformation specialist, has announced the opening of its new US Network Operations Centre in Tampa, Florida.

The expansion aims to better serve its growing clientele in the US, and meet the increasing demand for managed network, cloud, and cybersecurity services across all of North America. 

Founded in 2008, Systal Technology Solutions manages technology services for enterprise businesses across over 3,500 sites in 93 countries.

With this launch, Systal becomes one of the select few non-Internet Service Providers with a physical presence in the US, a recognition highlighted in Gartner’s latest Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services.

“Expanding our base of operations in the US is pivotal to delivering our high-value services within the country”, said Neil Nicolson, CEO of Systal.

“Systal’s strategy is to buck the trend of the ‘low-cost offshore model’ adopted by many organisations to deliver services within the US marketplace, Systal will drive best-in-class services with the best people in the country. This is at the core of our delivery model and our scaling presence in the US will only further our capability.”

In response to Systal’s decision to make Tampa its home, Mayor Jane Castor spoke about the city’s burgeoning reputation as a tech hub: “Tampa’s rise as one of the fastest-growing tech hubs for talent continues to attract leading cybersecurity companies from around the globe.

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“It was a pleasure to meet the Systal team during their site visit and I am thrilled they have chosen Tampa for their US headquarters. They will find the high-quality talent, collaborative community, and supportive ecosystem they need to continue growing.”

Joe Lopano, chair of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council and CEO of Tampa International Airport added: “Our efforts to attract international companies to our market aren’t slowing down and, in fact, are only gaining momentum. In addition, we have a thriving cybersecurity ecosystem, and our universities are leading the charge when it comes to producing the highly specialised talent this sector needs.

“We welcome Systal to our community and look forward to continuing to work with them as they launch their US headquarters in Tampa.”