Ekco has announced plans to open a new office in Trinidad and Tobago as part of a €10M investment aimed at expanding its footprint in the Caribbean.

The Irish-founded, security-first managed service provider said the investment, to be rolled out over the next 2 years, is expected to create 18 jobs by the end of 2027. The expansion is also projected to more than double the company’s regional revenue from €2M to €5M over the same period.

Ekco, which has operated in the Caribbean for more than 12 years, said the new office will serve as a hub to strengthen its presence across the region, including in Barbados and Jamaica.

The company provides services to organisations in highly regulated sectors such as financial services, legal and government, where demand has been increasing due to rising cyber threats, stricter regulatory requirements and limited technical expertise within organisations.

Ekco also noted that it will continue to build on partnerships with regional entities, including the Caribbean Telecommunications Union and Digicel, as it seeks to expand its capabilities and grow its business in the Caribbean market.

The new roles, which will focus on supporting Caribbean operations, are expected to span both sales and technical areas.

Head of Business Development for the Caribbean, Mark Donnellan, said the expansion forms part of the company’s broader global growth strategy, driven by organic growth and acquisitions.

He noted that increasing cyber threats and evolving regulations are creating opportunities for the company to support businesses across the region, while helping to address skills gaps and strengthen competitiveness.

Donnellan added that the Caribbean presents strong growth potential for the company as it continues to expand its operations and deepen relationships with clients and partners.