India, Sept. 11 -- Orient Technologies is expanding its cybersecurity business after signing a $3.15 million, three-year contract with Securonix, under which it will become the company's exclusive Value-Added Distributor (VAD) and joint go-to-market partner in India. Orient plans to invest approximately $5 million in total as the business expands, including around 100 cybersecurity hires and investments in implementation, professional services, technical support, managed security and SOC capabilities.

The expanded relationship builds on Orient Technologies' existing role as a Securonix Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). The company will take responsibility for distribution and joint go-to-market initiatives in India, while also en...