Fortinet will develop a downtown Calgary data centre as part of a $30-million investment in a new cybersecurity hub in the city, the company announced.

In addition to the data centre, Silicon Valley-based Fortinet will develop a cybersecurity training facility and a centre of excellence designed to enhance resilience and knowledge in protecting critical infrastructure and operational technologies.

“Our expansion in Calgary directly contributes to creating valuable employment opportunities and advancing cybersecurity capabilities in the region,” said Joyce Chow, Fortinet’s vice-president of talent.

The Alberta government is supporting the development project with a $3-million grant from its Innovation and Growth Fund.

Fortinet said it is poised to secure downtown space for the data centre, acquire equipment and start hiring immediately with the goal of having more than 100 employees in Calgary by year-end 2025. The company will work closely with colleges SAIT, based in Calgary, and Edmonton-based NAIT on the training facility.

Pictured: Fortinet global headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif.

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