Cybersecurity firm Novacoast plans to expand its Utah operations, growing from its current 15 employees to 100 in two years.
The $250,000 expansion project was announced by the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah), the city of Orem and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED).
Novacoast helps helps organizations through advisory, engineering, development and managed services. It has operations offices in California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Texas, the United Kingdom and Guatemala.
“As a Novell partner from way back in the day, now Microfocus, we’ve had a small presence in the Provo/Orem area for more than two decades, and we’ve found quality employees here that whole time,” said Paul Anderson, CEO. “COVID just accelerated the decision to expand in Utah.”
Anderson cited the pipeline of talent coming from computer science programs at Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University, and that the talent is interested in staying in the area to pursue careers. Transportation and cultural amenities were other pluses. “Clients can easily fly to Salt Lake City, and we can entertain them minutes away at Sundance Resort,” he said.
“Thanks to past experience, Novacoast is already familiar with Utah’s talent, educational resources and business-friendly environment,” said Dan Hemmert, GOED’s executive director. “We welcome their expansion and look forward to supporting their continued success.”
“The city of Orem is delighted to welcome Novacoast to our community and to Canyon Park,” said Jamie Davidson, Orem’s city manager. “We are confident Novacoast will fit nicely in the city’s growing list of technology startups and industry leaders. As a community that prides itself on being the home of education, innovation and business success, we look forward to watching Novacoast grow and thrive.”
Theresa A. Foxley, president and CEO of EDCUtah, said the expansion “is an exciting enhancement to Silicon Slopes’ expertise in cybersecurity.”