WEALTH August 25, 2026 0 Comments

Qualcomm’s 30% Revenue Surge Sparks Massive Hiring Blitz—Is This the Tech Shakeup No One Saw Coming?

Ever wonder what happens when an IT and cybersecurity firm not only rides the wave of digital transformation but surfs it with style? Qualcom, a sharp player in Northern Ireland’s tech scene, just posted a hefty 30% jump in annual revenues—and they’re not stopping there. With a confident gaze fixed on a 15% bump by year-end, they’re ramping up their team in Belfast, adding five new roles to keep pace with surging demand. What’s driving this whirlwind growth? Retailers going all-in on integrated, secure digital systems—from card payments to loyalty programs—across multiple sites. As businesses scramble to keep their IT infrastructure resilient amid rising cyber threats, Qualcom’s hands-on support and flexible staff-as-a-service model are turning out to be game changers. It’s a classic example of meeting the market’s challenges head-on, smoothing out post-Brexit complexities, and making sure nothing slows down the customer experience. If you think IT’s all wires and circuits, think again—this is about reputation, resilience, and keeping those digital doors wide open without missing a beat. Curious how Qualcom plans to deliver enterprise-grade support without the enterprise-grade distance? LEARN MORE

IT and cybersecurity services firm Qualcom has increased its annual revenues in Northern Ireland by 30% and is forecasting a further turnover growth of 15% by year-end.

The company is currently recruiting to support its continued growth and will add five new roles at its Belfast office this year, including positions for both on-site and field-based engineers.

The new hires will bring its headcount in the North to 21.

Growth has largely been driven by demand for Qualcom’s services in the retail sector as companies move to digital payments services and rely less on traditional payment methods in store.

Qualcom is seeing a growing demand among retailers for integrated, secured digital systems to support card and app payments, loyalty card programmes, and online ordering platforms, often across multiple locations.

Due to the more complex nature of these systems, Qualcom is providing increased on-the-ground support to retailers to resolve issues quickly and maintain business continuity. In turn, this reduces the burden on in-house teams.

Its staff-as-a-service model has become an increasingly attractive option as companies look for more flexible and commercially viable ways to manage IT operations, especially in relation to managing holidays and sickness cover.

Qualcom is also reducing complexity for retailers and other large businesses in Northern Ireland when it comes to post-Brexit customs and excise processes by managing the logistics of device and hardware procurement.

“As the retail landscape continues to rapidly evolve, there is a growing demand for resilient IT infrastructure that can support secure and streamlined customer experiences, regardless of how they may choose to shop,” said Leeann Saunders, managing director for Northern Ireland at Qualcom.

“Reputation is key in retail and it’s vital that sensitive customer information remains protected as cyber threats grow. This will not only strengthen public perception but ensure that operations can continue uninterrupted.

“In this vein, IT security is an increasing focus for boards and senior leadership teams in the retail sector as organisations place greater emphasis on resilience and securing confidential data.