Paradyn predicts revenues from ManageEngine partnership to pass €1.6m
ManageEngine is a global provider of IT management solutions. Last year, the partnership saw ManageEngine solutions deployed to more than 50,000 users across 40 public sector organisations and government agencies, with services like cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
The partnership brought revenues of €800,000 in 2024 and this is now expected to grow by 40%.
Some of the users of the services include ESB, Teagasc, National Concert Hall, Dun Laoghaire County Council, Cork County Council, and Kildare County Council.
'Our partnership with ManageEngine allows us to deliver best-in-class IT management and cybersecurity solutions tailored to the public sector. As public services continue to digitalise, the need for reliable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure becomes paramount," said Paradyn head of sales for managed services, Grace McCauley.
ManageEngine is the IT management division of Zoho Corporation.
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Irish Independent
10 hours ago
- Irish Independent
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