AI-focused ITCS will expand its operations following £350,000 grant from Economy Futures Fund
An IT services company based in Bridgend is due to expand as the result of funding from the Welsh government. The £350,000 investment from the Economy Futures Fund will help ITCS to safeguard existing jobs within the business and well as create a further 60 positions by 2028.
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ITCS was founded in 2004. The company now specialises in using artificial intelligence (AI) to help organisations drive productivity thought the automation of routine tasks, as well as in enhancing decision-making processes and accelerating digital transformation.
The expansion will see the company move to a new premises at Waterton Industrial Estate. As well as high-tech office space and a cyber security operations centre, the new HQ will feature a state-of-the-art training facility. ITCS intends to work with local schools and colleges to encourage students to engage in IT and cyber security. It will also offer IT opportunities for adults looking to upskill.
Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, says: ‘Supporting jobs in the industries and services of the future is a priority for this Welsh Government and this project will deliver high quality employment in a part of Wales with a rapidly developing IT cluster. The investment in this new HQ will provide ITCS with the facilities it needs to prosper, as it pursues innovation, skills development and long-term growth.’
Brian Stokes, Managing Director of ITCS, adds: ‘These are exciting times for ITCS as we take the next step in our journey of growth. With over 20 years’ experience behind us, we’ve consistently helped organisations transform the way they work, delivering real improvements in productivity and significant cost savings. Our new headquarters will allow us to expand our capacity and provide even greater value for both new and existing clients.
‘We are extremely grateful to the Welsh government for their support, which has been instrumental in making this investment possible. We now look forward to welcoming everyone to our new cutting-edge facility to demo and discuss how ITCS can make a real difference to businesses as they embrace AI and the future of technology.’
Recently, Rebecca Evans issued a Written Statement on ongoing work to investigate the potential of AI to improve public services and to encourage such innovation. We also reported on the Welsh government’s continued investment in developing people’s digital skills by expanding a scheme allowing school students to access Microsoft 365 for free.
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