Tech giant Fortinet has selected Calgary for a new state-of-the-art data centre. The digital security company promises 85 permanent jobs and a training centre for the growing sector. Doug Vaessen reports.announced it was establishing a new datacentre in the southern Alberta city, and expects to add an estimated 85 permanent and 80 temporary jobs in addition to the company’s 50 positions in the province.
“The initiative is not only another milestone for Fortinet in Calgary but a testament to Alberta’s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in the field of cybersecurity in Canada and beyond,” Joyce Chow, Fortinet’s vice-president of talent, said. Alberta wasn’t the only province in the running to try to attract Fortinet’s investment. Invest Alberta CEO Rick Christiaanse said there was cooperation on a “tight timeline” from his organization, Calgary Economic Development, as well as ministers Nate Glubish and Matt Jones to help land the company’s commitment.
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