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EVENT: IT Security, Infosecurity.be Exhibition 28th – 29th March 2012, Brussels

28/03/2012

Netshield will be taking a stand at Infosecurity.be exhibition to promote the necessity of controlled investment into business IT security, within your network.

Business information is often crucial, sensitive and more valuable now than ever before, but at the same time it is more vulnerable, especially in these present market conditions. Management expects that this information is protected sufficiently against all sorts of risks. But is that really the case? And do you have the mandate to manage and to guard this information?

At Infosecurity.be you will be able to meet some of the Netshield team on stand A019, meet other suppliers in the industry and you can also take part in the extensive seminar program; where it is possible to listen to inspiring innovative clients' testimonials about information protection on technical management areas.

Infosecurity.be takes place on the 28th and 29th of March 2012 at Brussels Expo, alongside the trade fair Storage Expo (data storage and management).

Netshield Stand:

A019

Opening times:

Wednesday 28 March 2012: 10.00 – 17.00 hrs.
Thursday 29 March 2012: 10.00 – 17.00 hrs.

Location

BRUSSELS Expo, Palace 8
Place de Belgique
B-1020 Bruxelles
Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)2 4748263

EVENT: Cloud - The Future is Bright ! " - A Guide to Cloud Computing with Richard Carty, Netshield

06/03/2012

A lot of people have heard about it, but have no clue on how to use it. Richard Carty, Netshield, will explain us what it is, how to use it, is it safe....

Cloud computing is a certainly a keyword in the technology world, and has been growing in momentum recently, especially with the increasing number of cloud based services in the marketplace.

Cloud provides exciting opportunities for businesses, where benefits can include cost savings and better efficiency. But, choosing the right solution can be a complex task; to help Richard Carty from Netshield will provide a comprehensive ‘Guide to Cloud Computing’ in a short presentation, with a Q&A section at the end to help answer all your cloud questions.

It will cover topics such as definition of cloud computing, the advantages and the pitfalls and how to choose the right cloud computing service that is right for your business.

The future is bright, the future is cloud.

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Date

Tuesday, 6th March 2012

Programme

12.30 - Registrations followed by presentation and Q&A
14.00 - End

Address

British Chamber
Bd Bischoffsheim 11
Brussels
1000

Event fees

British Chamber Members: €25.00 (incl.VAT)
Non-Members: €50.00 (incl. VAT)

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Midlands IT business takes on new recruit

16/01/2012

Midlands-based managed IT services business Netshield Limited, is continuing with their recruitment and expansion drive in 2012, with their newest recruit – Neil Hackett.

Neil will be part of the UK business development team based at the head office in Aldridge. This new position was created to support Netshield’s global and UK expansion plans in the next 12 months which the aim to increase the number of staff by 25%.

Richard Carty, Commercial director comments: ‘It has been an exciting 12 months for Netshield, with new premises, staff members and securing a significant number of new contracts for IT managed services both in the UK and in Belgium, in 2011; we fully intend to carry this excitement, positive growth and attitude into 2012.’

IT business Netshield awarded highest quality standards

09/11/2011

Midlands-based Netshield, a specialist provider of managed IT services, has been awarded two of the highest ISO Quality Management System certifications.

Netshield is now one of a few IT services specialists in the region to be certified to ISO 90-01:2008 Quality Management System and ISO 27001:2005 Information Security Management Systems.

The certificates, which are recognised worldwide, underline Netshield’s commitment to maintaining its high quality service and customer satisfaction levels, as Commercial Director Richard Carty explains:

“ISO 9001 Certification is the ideal way for Netshield to maximise the way it operates to the benefit of our customers and staff. The process of achieving ISO accreditation has enabled the company to heighten its internal operations. It also gives us a true competitive advantage as Netshield looks to continue its strategy for growth, both in terms of resource and facilities, but also expansion into international markets.”

He adds: “Our customers can be assured of Netshield’s high quality of products and services, and that we also consider their needs and expectations to ensure they are always satisfied with the way we are working with and for them.”

Netshield recently opened a state of the art datacentre at Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) to create a trio of strategicially located datacentres across the Midlands. The company has also recently completed a number of international projects.

Richard adds. “Netshield specialises in the delivery of complete managed and serviced IT, and whilst our primary customer base has been in the UK, 2011 has marked an unprecedented growth in the level at which we are exporting our services, and growing on a global scale.

“This rise in our global trade activities is significant, and by securing the internationally-recognised ISO quality standards, Netshield has further strengthened our pedigree and credentials on the global stage. Our international activities have not only contributed to our recent increase in turnover, but also sees us building strategic partnerships and alliances with other global organisations to further our expansion.

“We have increased our workforce by 25 percent to maintain our excellent customer and technical support services, and the awarding of both ISO certificates is the latest step in our strategy to deliver excellent products and customer service in the UK and overseas.”

Midlands IT business Netshield take their first step into Belgium

29/09/2011

Midlands-based Netshield, who specialist in providing managed IT services has taken the next step in their expansion plans and opened their first office in Brussels, in September 2011.

The new office in Brussels will provide a solid base for the operations in the EU and for building on existing European contacts and partnerships, and creating new ones; as Richard Carty, Commercial Director, explains:

“With the growing interest in our Managed IT services, not only in the UK but also across the European borders; in order to build relationships and increase our European presence, we decided to open a new office in the heart of Brussels. It is a significant and exciting step for the company”

He adds “This expansion will not only create new jobs in Brussels but, also in the UK. With our trio of datacentres and expertise in managed IT services, our reach is limitless. We have seen from recent projects in Australia and Dallas that international borders are not a barrier for Netshield”

To mark this occasion Netshield was the proud sponsors of the British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium prestige ‘Aston Martin Networking Cocktail’ event, in Zaventem where the theme was James Bond.

At the prestige event Glenn Vaughan, Chief Executive of the Belgium, commented:

“Netshield, as our new IT supplier, have already shown their worth – helping us keep up with the latest technology and delivering excellent service standards at a competitive rate. I was delighted that Netshield was supporting this high profile networking event with the British Chamber and Aston Martin – another great British brand”

New datacentre represents ‘significant step’ for Netshield at BSPA

23/09/2011

The opening of a new state of the art datacentre at Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) is ‘a significant and exciting step’ for Midlands-based Netshield, according to its Commercial Director Richard Carty.

Speaking at the centre’s official opening ceremony, attended by over eighty representatives of the region’s business, professional services, telecommunications and IT sectors, Richard Carty commented: “The datacentre at BSPA is the first building block in what we hope will be a long and lasting relationship between Netshield and BSPA. This is a significant step for the business and BSPA is the ideal location for our new centre.

“Not only is this an exciting stage in the expansion of our portfolio of datacentres, which includes a centres in Aldridge and Nottingham, it is significant for the company and its presence and resource in the area. Our trio of datacentres significantly strengthens the managed IT service we can provide organisations locally, nationally and internationally.

“The datacentre represents the foundation for what we hope will be a long working relationship with BSPA, including we hope our involvement in the new Digital Plaza scheduled to begin construction next year.”

Also speaking at the event, Dr David Hardman, MBE, Chief Executive Officer of BSPA said: “We are delighted to see this new Netshield datacentre in our facilities. The fact that the company is growing and becoming such a significant private IT services provider in the region is good news. Such investment into Birmingham’s digital economy is to be welcomed and BSPA looks forward to working with Netshield in the future as it continues to grow.”

The event also marked the launch of Netshield’s fundraising for Birmingham Children’s Hospital - more than £600 was raised on the night through donations and a charity raffle. “We are delighted the event raised so much for Birmingham Children’s Hospital,” said Richard, ”thanks to the generosity of our guests and partners on the night.”

Netshield Launch Party & Networking Event

21/08/2011

Netshield are delighted to welcome you to their Birmingham Launch event.

Netshield are pleased to announce the opening of its New Datacentre in Birmingham at BSPA. To mark and celebrate this significant expansion for the company, Netshield is hosting a launch event.

With our datacentre centrally located, we will be able to supply better bandwidth, connectivity and provide excellent bespoke hosting solutions for your servers; to help you ensure your business continuity.

Date: Thursday 8th September 2011, 5pm
Venue: Birmingham Science Park Aston, Faraday Wharf, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BB
Car Parking: Car parking is available in the basement car park located off Love Lane

Please come along to meet members of the Netshield team, our business partners, clients and customers, whilst enjoying canapés and drinks, and discover our plans for the future as we embark on this significant stage in our development and growth.

The event will kick off at 5pm, come and meet some of our partners which will be showcasing, through to hearing briefly from Netshield’s Commercial Director, Richard Carty and Chief Executive Officer of Birmingham Science Park Aston, Dr David Hardman, MBE

On the night there will also be a Charity Raffle to help raise money for the Birmingham Children's Hospital. Prizes include 2 night b&b stay for 2 people at either Northampton, Swindon, Bradford, Birmingham or Glasgow airport thanks to the Campanile Hotel and 6 months Coffee Connoisseurs membership provided by Urban Coffee Company and more to follow.

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Global market leader turns to Midlands’

20/07/2011

One of the world's leading suppliers of stainless steel kitchen equipment to the Food Service Industry, H&K International has commissioned Managed IT Services provider Netshield Limited to implement a comprehensive and scalable Virtualisation solution at its UK operation.

H&K International has its European headquarters in Rugby, Warwickshire, with offices across the world including USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, China, Ireland, UK and Spain, with a global workforce exceeding 1000 staff. H&K has a long-established reputation for quality products, precision manufacturing, exceptional customer support and its delivery of flexible, value-driven restaurant equipment solutions to major customers in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

Netshield, based in Aldridge in the West Midlands, planned, procured and implemented the Virtualisation project alongside H&K International's European IT Manager - Sri Karan. Netshield were awarded this project after 'proving their capabilities' on a series of projects including a system security overhaul.

This led to the Virtualisation project for which Netshield identified a range of solutions designed to enhance overall system efficiency and create a robust platform that would support H&K's global operation as it develops.

Netshield's Scott Littlehales, Account Manager to H&K International explains: "Under the latest project, the Virtualisation solution, we consolidated approximately twenty servers down to three and implemented SAN technology to consolidate storage for the local environment too.

"Our technical team worked closely with Sri at H&K throughout the project's evolution. This has ensured we understand the business, the demands and requirements it places on its IT systems, to build a Virtualisation solution that will now keep pace with the business, its growth and its operational activities."

H&K International's Sri Karan adds: "The working relationship with Netshield dates back to 2009 when I first joined H&K; a significant aspect of my role with the company is to review IT performance and I was keen to update and improve the IT infrastructure. Having established that Netshield has the skills, expertise and resource portfolio to assist with the development of the overall IT strategy, I went about testing the company's support and ability with an initial security project, which proved the company's credentials".

"H&K's CIO has long been a supporter of maximising the company's global IT infrastructure and performance and we progressed the concept of the Virtualisation project with Netshield under his consultation".

"This led to a review of the IT communication facility across the group's Global office network, and Netshield worked with me to devise and implement a new Firewall at each of our sites, which was rolled out within just ten days".

"This project demonstrated Netshield's meticulous planning, vital to the success of this type of implementation and it was critical to minimise downtime and disruption to our IT network.

This was assisted significantly with the support of Netshield's pragmatic and highly experienced Senior Engineer, James Francis, with whom we had round the clock support and access throughout the projects development and critically, its implementation.

"On the strength of this exceptional performance and delivery H&K assisted by Netshield has
recently implemented the same Virtualisation solution at its Australian operation in Sydney. We are now in discussions with Netshield about the next phase in our IT strategy. This will see H&K potentially replicating the Virtualisation solution implemented in the UK, across our global office network."