North East tech comms firm Advantex is creating job opportunities after securing new contracts worth 拢2 million.
Ten聽new positions will be available after the Gateshead-based firm secured additional orders for its network infrastructure services from Hitachi Rail to support its UK network of train depots.
The firm, which provides IT, telecoms and聽security services to businesses, expects聽to see revenues for the 2018/19 year increase 27 per cent and intends to hire new roles including engineers and account managers.
Steve O鈥機onnell, sales and marketing director at Advantex, said: 鈥淲e have worked hard to secure significant growth, so achieving more than 拢2m in sales is great news.
鈥淲ith that comes the opportunity to expand the company, bringing on more people to fill key roles across the business.鈥�
Advantex, who recently installed state-of-the-art digital cameras at key locations across Newcastle International Airport,聽was recently聽named the ‘Most Innovative Solution of the Year’聽at the AXIS Partner Showcase Awards.
The company has confirmed a deal with travel agency Hays Travel to provide its new Sunderland head office and other sites with an internet-based phone system.
They will also be working with property firm Northumberland Estates and golf course operator Rockliffe Hall.