Qualcom Invests €500,000 to Launch AI Security Practice including infrastructure provider NROC Security’s offering

Qualcom, a Irish IT and cybersecurity services provider, is investing €500,000 over three years to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) practice — a significant strategic expansion. The investment includes training and upskilling for staff, plans to hire four specialists and a partnership with AI infrastructure provider NROC Security.

In turn, the new practice will further enable Qualcom to deliver AI-powered solutions that will secure customers’ Microsoft data, and to provide ultra-secure managed services to businesses. Qualcom has also developed a comprehensive AI policy framework designed to help organisations to incorporate AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT into its daily operations, while safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance.

The practice was developed in response to demand among customers for AI solutions, services, and capabilities to drive business growth and remain competitive.

David Kinsella, technical director, Qualcom, said: 

“This investment in our people, platforms, and capabilities reflects our commitment to supporting customers as they navigate both the opportunities and risks of AI. As we look ahead to the next three years, there’s no doubt that the use and applications of AI will continue to grow exponentially."‍‍

"The launch of the new practice will enable us to adapt quickly in line with industry demand, delivering right first-time services that are fully compliant and maximise IT uptime for businesses in Ireland. We’re looking forward to working closely with customers as we support the secure rollout of AI tools to help them to keep pace with their competitors.”

Through its partnership with NROC Security, Qualcom will provide customers with real-time visibility into how AI is being used across their organisation, with guardrails that prevent sensitive data from being exposed and compliance logging that meets governance requirements. 

According to NROC Security's data, one in three employee prompts leaks sensitive data, and 69% of workplace AI usage takes place on unsecured personal accounts — a risk profile that underscores the urgency of the new offering.

About Qualcom

Qualcom is an Irish IT and cybersecurity services provider with a strong track record of delivering secure, high-availability technology solutions to businesses across Ireland. Qualcom supports organisations in navigating complex digital transformation challenges — combining technical capability with a commitment to compliance and operational resilience.

About NROC Security

NROC Security is an AI cybersecurity company founded to enable businesses to safely harness GenAI technology. NROC Security delivers real-time visibility, policy guardrails, and compliance enforcement for enterprise AI usage — ensuring organizations can innovate responsibly while maintaining full control of sensitive data. NROC provides deployment flexibility, auditability, and governance without heavy infrastructure requirements.

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