IT firm strengthens Glasgow operations

An IT solutions provider is bolstering its national footprint with a new Glasgow office and hosting an event to tackle pressing cyber security challenges.

Aspire Technology Solutions, headquartered in Gateshead, has opened an office on St Vincent Street in Glasgow, following its acquisition of Cloud Cover IT earlier this year.

The new site enhances its capacity to support Scottish businesses with tailored IT, cyber security and modern workplace solutions, with bosses saying it will enable the company to better “equip organisations with the tools and knowledge they need” to combat cyber threats.

Aspire has already secured partnerships with prominent organisations in Scotland, including Peter Vardy, Caledonia Housing, Northcare, Parks of Hamilton, Safer Scotland and Whyte Mackay, reflecting its growing influence across sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, automotive and housing.

The move comes amid heightened cyber security concerns in Scotland, with recent attacks targeting NHS Dumfries and Galloway, as well as a cyber-attack in September that targeted Wi-Fi systems across 20 major UK train stations, including Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley, displaying alarming messages to users and further highlighting the need for robust cyber security measures. 

In response, Aspire will host a Cyber Summit in Glasgow on 26 November, featuring industry experts such as Jenny Radcliffe, a world-renowned ‘People Hacker’, and experts from CrowdStrike and the Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland, to provide actionable strategies for businesses to enhance their cyber resilience.

Shaun Richardson, sales manager at Aspire, said: “We’re excited to open our new office in Glasgow and continue supporting Scotland’s evolving business landscape.

“The Cyber Summit is an essential part of our ongoing commitment to helping local organisations better protect themselves from digital threats.

“By bringing together such a diverse group of experts, we aim to equip organisations with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in an increasingly complex cyber security landscape.” 

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