New exhibition and conference launched to help Yorkshire and Humber IT & Telecom companies

Discover the latest trends in the IT & Telecoms industry and learn what the future technologies will be. See first hand what Yorkshire and Humber’s IT & Telecoms companies can provide now and hear how your business can benefit from adopting these technologies.

 

techmesh IT & Telecoms EXPO 2010 is a one day exhibition and conference for all businesses in the country to meet Yorkshire and the Humber’s IT & Telecoms providers. The exhibition will feature Yorkshire and Humber IT & Telecom businesses showcasing their brand to businesses and professionals. Exhibitors will be demonstrating their latest products, services and innovations.

 

Entry to the EXPO is free and techmesh is encouraging all businesses to attend and support Yorkshire and Humber’s IT & Telecom businesses.

 

 

Yorkshire and the Humber has the potential and infrastructure to become a World centre of technology with many large IT & telecoms businesses already operating their head offices from locally based locations.

 

Gary Rowbotham, techmesh programme manager said: “The techmesh EXPO will be an opportunity for Yorkshire and Humber’s IT & Telecom sector to demonstrate their products, services and new developments.

 

“Collaboration and working together is one of the best ways to drive the sector forward. techmesh allows IT & Telecom companies in the region to meet, exchange and share information. By encouraging best practice and partnership working, this fuels the ambition of making Yorkshire and Humber a highly regarded destination for IT & Telecom businesses to locate and trade.”

 

“We have consistently seen companies in the region engaging with businesses elsewhere who were unaware of the availability and quality of companies available to them. techmesh aims to make this EXPO one of the most successful the region has seen.”

 

Throughout the day there will be a conference with a number of break out sessions, this is an opportunity to listen for free to keynote speakers from some of the largest IT & Telecom businesses in the World, these include: Google, Microsoft, Virgin Media, Xerox, Mitel, VMware, Crypto Card, VirtualDCS and Panintelligence.

 

 

“During this decade we are going to see some of the biggest and most substantial changes in our industry.  This year is ‘IT’s Time to Change’ as we embrace the future of cloud computing and drive efficiency and effectiveness across all businesses.  The vision to deliver continuous connected cloud services to every person and every business has already begun.  See the technologies that will enable this change from Microsoft.”

 

 

“The techmesh EXPO is an excellent opportunity to engage with Yorkshire businesses who are interested in doing innovative things with IT; we’ll be using the conference to outline the benefits of these technologies and show how businesses can exploit them to reduce costs and increase agility.

 

Virtualization and cloud computing are two of the top priorities for senior IT decision makers in 2010, yet there remains confusion around both. As the world leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, VMware solutions accelerate an organisation’s transition to the cloud.

 

I will be presenting around how, using virtualization technology to move from a physical to virtual IT environment, companies can get more from their existing IT assets, reduce capital expenses in their data centres by up to 60% and cut energy costs by up to 80%.

 

The cloud represents a new architecture and a new way of doing business, and virtualization is the first step on the journey towards the cloud. At the highest level, the cloud reduces the complexity of IT, turning IT from a cost centre into a service provider and giving it the ability to transform the agility of a business.”

 

 

“With more and more services moving to the cloud – and the increasingly mobile nature of users whether they’re on their laptop or mobile – the topic that comes up time and again is security. 

In this keynote presentation, I will be addressing the issue of preventing identity theft and fraud. 

 

Key questions I will be asking are do you really know who is accessing your data and what are the future risks we can expect to see and how can we prepare for them?  To demonstrate some of the issues, I will also be doing a live hacking session to show just how vulnerable companies could be.  I look forward to presenting at the Techmesh Conference as it will be providing a good platform for businesses to meet, learn and find out the best solutions that will work for them.”

 

 

Using the latest cloud computing technology from VMware, its solution delivers significant cost savings, improved availability and reduced carbon emissions. Established in 2008, the company gives clarity to cloud computing by confidently delivering robust services underpinned by outstanding levels of client care.

 

virtualDCS’s secure hosting platform is entirely UK-based and wholly-owned and managed by the company itself.  Industry experts in virtualisation technologies, virtualDCS primarily offers cloud hosting of complete business infrastructure solutions - including MS-Exchange, MS-SQL, file & print, ERP, accounting and CRM – in addition to cloud hosting of individual servers and off-site disaster recovery servers.

Commenting on the techmesh IT and Telecoms EXPO 2010, Richard said: “We are very pleased to be sponsoring the EXPO as it provides an excellent opportunity for the region’s leading authorities in IT and telecoms to meet and exchange ideas.

 

“techmesh is Yorkshire’s preeminent IT and telecoms business network so its events are of significant interest and value to everyone who attends. We are looking forward to telling delegates about virtualDCS, what we have to offer and how it can deliver substantial, quantifiable business benefits.”

 

Major sector specific developments in the region include BT’s implementation of high-speed, super-fast fibre based broadband. BT started laying its fibre cables and upgrading exchanges earlier this year. The BT investment makes broadband speeds of up to 24 Mb/s available – more than double the maximum speeds previously available to the majority of UK homes and businesses.

 

John Anderson, BT’s regional director for Yorkshire and the Humber, said: “This faster broadband service will play a major role in helping our region attract and retain inward investment. It is a major step forward offering numerous improvements and opportunities - and faster broadband for many customers in the region.”

 

“Companies providing broadband services can customise their products and services to more closely match the needs of businesses and households. Services delivered over next generation broadband can be quicker, more efficient and offer a much wider range of features than those previously available.

 

Businesses today can now move away from power hungry server rooms and access all of their information by placing it within secure data centres connected to the internet’s global computing network. High speed broadband access in the region will allow this and many data centres are choosing to locate in Yorkshire because of the high-speed broadband accessibility.

 

By accessing data, software and services online through the internet instead of onsite is called ‘Cloud Computing’ and is currently one of the fastest growing trends in the industry.

 

BT is not the only company investing in a high speed broadband infrastructure in the region. Sheffield business broadband provided by Digital Region, should soon see the city overtaking Oxford with the 5th fastest connections speeds in the World.

 

The newly built South Yorkshire Digital Region network uses fibre optic technology to deliver downloads speeds up to 40Mbps to Sheffield businesses, guaranteed at minimum speed of 15Mbps. This figure beats the average in Oxford which is 14.5Mbps.

 

BT Infinity Superfast Broadband has featured frequently in the recent press with their Fibre-to-the-cabinet broadband (FTTC) service. BT plan to offer 40% coverage of the UK by 2012, although South Yorkshire does not feature heavily in these plans. Not wanting to be left behind, the local authorities have formed a special purpose vehicle to deliver Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Business Broadband services via the South Yorkshire Digital Region Network.

Jim Farmery, Assistant Director of Business at Yorkshire Forward, which is supporting the event, said:

 

“The digital industry in the Yorkshire and Humber region is a thriving one, and we’ve done all we can to promote this growth.

 

“One of the key things we’ve done is set up Digital Region, a partnership of local authorities and public sector organisations that have joined forces to provide high-speed internet access for more than 40,000 businesses and over a million homes in South Yorkshire.

 

“Through schemes such as this we hope to enable the continued growth of the sector in our region, which will benefit the local and national economy in the long-term.”

 

This allows businesses to take advantages of many applications such as Voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP), Web-based Video Conferencing, Software-as-a-service (SaaS) and managed back-up and storage, whilst also experiencing significantly faster download and upload speeds.

South Yorkshire is unique in the extent that the Digital Region service will offer blanket coverage of the region instead of focusing on lucrative areas as is the case with many other deployments in the UK.

 

Blue logic are techmesh members and will be exhibiting at the EXPO. Their principal activity is the provision of information technology support services and business solutions to the small to medium business in the Yorkshire Area.

 

 

 “A lot of people are not aware about IT & Telecom companies and technological advancements that are now available in our region. “

 

“There are many great IT & Telecoms businesses based right here in Yorkshire and its refreshing to see an organisation like techmesh promoting IT & Telecom businesses to a wider audience in our surrounding area through the EXPO and this is why we were enthusiastic to book a stand to exhibit.”

 

 

For further information contact Chris Adams on 0113 384 5637 or email chris.adams@techmesh.org

 

 

 

 

 

As Commercial Director and member of the Virgin Media Business senior management team, Andrew’s responsible for strategy, marketing, business transformation and technical/commercial support.
 
Andrew’s huge industry experience means he’s well prepared for such a challenging role: he spent 12 years at Cable & Wireless, latterly as President of their Service Provider Division. At Verizon he was Senior VP of Marketing and Strategy functions for EMEA, while his early career includes stints at both Olivetti Systems & Networks and the Oracle Corporation. In addition to an Engineering degree from Surrey University, Andrew has an MBA from London Business School.

 

 

Leeds-based Virtual DCS innovative ways to host business systems.  Using the latest cloud computing technology from VMware, its solution delivers significant cost savings, improved availability and reduced carbon emissions. Established in 2008, the company gives clarity to cloud computing by confidently delivering robust services underpinned by outstanding levels of client care.

virtualDCS’s secure hosting platform is entirely UK-based and wholly-owned and managed by the company itself.  Industry experts in virtualisation technologies, virtualDCS primarily offers cloud hosting of complete business infrastructure solutions - including MS-Exchange, MS-SQL, file & print, ERP, accounting and CRM – in addition to cloud hosting of individual servers and off-site disaster recovery servers.

 

 

VMware, the global leader in cloud infrastructure, delivers customer-proven virtualization solutions that significantly reduce IT complexity.

 

 

As a former ethical hacker with seventeen years experience in the Information Security industry, Jason has used his knowledge and expertise to create technologies that ensure organisations stay one step ahead of the security game.  Jason continues to raise the profile of Information Security risks and solutions, including the introduction of the term CSO (Chef Security Officer) within business.

 

Jason has published articles and white papers and has appeared on BBC, ITV, CNN, and CNBC as well as Radio 5 and BBC World News.  His expertise has been cited in Time, SC, InfoSec, Computing and Computer Weekly magazines and in the FT, Guardian, Times and Evening Standard.

 

Prior to CRYPTOCard, Jason held senior positions within a number of organisations, including Ernst & Young's Information Security Assurance and Advisory Services practice. Jason has created and developed entire security frameworks as well as Information Security Assessment Methodology. Clients have included NHS, Government, as well as a large number of FTSE 100 organisations.

 

 

James has worked in and around the IT industry for over 20 years, which includes the last nine years at Microsoft UK. His passion for what technology can do to deliver real value and benefit to businesses of all sizes and to individuals is clear to see when he presents and meets with Microsoft partners and customers.

 

With experience in infrastructure, architecture, software development, business process, information management, software and hardware technologies, James is able to simplify how to use a mix of technologies to deliver solutions in today’s business environments. 

 

 

Alan’s career with Xerox spans nearly 30 years after he joined what was then Rank Xerox Limited in 1980 via the MBA graduate recruitment programme.
 
Alan spent his early career with Xerox in marketing & sales roles of various descriptions. In 1993 he was appointed to the Board of Xerox (UK) Limited with specific responsibility as Director & General Manager of Scotland & Northern Ireland. This was followed by roles as Director & General Manager of Northern England, then Director & General Manager, Public Sector.
 
In 2000 he moved to Xerox’s worldwide headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut as Vice President, Global Solutions Group with specific responsibility for emerging markets. He returned to England in 2002 as Executive Director, Marketing & Operations for Middle East, India, Russia, Eurasia & Africa.
 
In 2005 he was appointed Vice President, Central Eastern Europe, Israel, Egypt & Turkey. During this time he was Chairman of Xerox Turkey, Egypt & Israel. In January 2006 he was appointed Managing Director of Xerox (Nederland) B.V. and joined the Management Board of Xerox Europe.
 
Currently based in Uxbridge he is Managing Director of Xerox’s United Kingdom & Ireland operations.  In this challenging role Alan is responsible for all elements of Xerox’s operations.

 

 

Mitel Networks, is a global provider of business communications solutions and services, consisting of unified communications and collaboration software applications, IP telephony platforms, mobility applications and managed services. Mitel enables businesses of all sizes to move beyond basic fixed telephony tools toward integrated multi-media collaboration solutions, accessible from anywhere, helping to improve performance, gain competitive advantage, and reduce costs. Mitel's global headquarters are in Ottawa, Canada, US headquarters are in Chandler, Arizona and EMEA headquarters are in Caldicot, UK, with offices, partners, and resellers worldwide.

 

Virtualisation and Mobility are two key priorities for IT decision-makers. The need to optimise IT resources to save money and power has driven the massive growth in the virtualisation of business applications. Organisations with a virtualisation based IT strategy can now embrace real-time voice, unified communications and mobility applications for the first time, with Mitel and VMware.

 

 

 

Leeds-based VirtualDCS provides innovative ways to host business systems.  Using the latest cloud computing technology from VMware, its solution delivers significant cost savings, improved availability and reduced carbon emissions. Established in 2008, the company gives clarity to cloud computing by confidently delivering robust services underpinned by outstanding levels of client care.

virtualDCS’s secure hosting platform is entirely UK-based and wholly-owned and managed by the company itself.  Industry experts in virtualisation technologies, virtualDCS primarily offers cloud hosting of complete business infrastructure solutions - including MS-Exchange, MS-SQL, file & print, ERP, accounting and CRM – in addition to cloud hosting of individual servers and off-site disaster recovery servers.

 

 

pancredit (Panintelligence )was founded in 1988 to develop market leading applications for the finance industry. The company employs highly experienced staff most of whom have extensive knowledge of both the finance industry and the technologies required to deliver effective, modern software solutions.

 

 

Blue Logic supply business computer installations and service for Email, remote workers, sage, web site development and disaster recovery.

 

A Software Technology Partner for todays business, we provide you with honest, impartial advice that helps you make the most important decisions for your company's IT backbone and software requirements. Working from within large blue chip clients, through SME's to one man band organisations.

 

Caltech CRM is one of the UK's leading suppliers and implementers of customer relationship management systems. It offers a range of services to ensure that your CRM is a success, from initial consultation, to training, consultancy, implementation and integration. Solutions include Goldmine, Microsoft CRM and ACT.

 

We were tasked with describing Commsprovider.co.uk in 50 words! Rather than create some marketing hype we invite you to talk to us about what makes us different; visit us at the exhibition and at our £1M facility in Halifax. If you want a little ‘hook’ – you can enter our free draw to win an ipad.

 

 

Global Knowledge provides IT and business skills learning to both public and private sector companies and organisations across the UK. Its core training is focused on Cisco, Microsoft, VMware and best practice. This includes ITIL® Service Management and PRINCE2® which is tied into business process improvement, project management, business analysis and leadership development.

 

hlw is a leading firm of solicitors with offices in Leeds and Sheffield which provides commercial legal services to the region's businesses. One of these services is the supply of specialist advice, both contentious and non contentious, to the IT sector. hlw concentrates on working with its clients to understand their needs and to provide its legal services to the highest possible standard and in a cost effective manner. 

 

KC provides a range of communications services to consumers and businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire.

Part of the KCOM Group PLC, our history stretches back over a hundred years to 1904.

 

With their own state-of-the-art data centres based in Derby and Wakefield, Node4 have developed a unique service portfolio, consisting of:                                                                                           

 • Collocation
• Managed Hosting
• Virtualised Environments
• Connectivity
• SIP Trunking
• IP Telephony

 

pancredit (Panintelligence )was founded in 1988 to develop market leading applications for the finance industry. The company employs highly experienced staff most of whom have extensive knowledge of both the finance industry and the technologies required to deliver effective, modern software solutions.

 

Premier Telecom is the top premier Vodafone dealer in the UK. The company specialises in delivering fixed and mobile telecommunications solutions to business across the UK. Our partners Vodafone, Mainline (Orange), Mitel and we deliver across a range of other solutions and products.

 

Refractiv provides advanced websites and software applications for business and other sectors.  Our people are experienced, creative and practical. We use the best technology to create engaging, professional websites and web applications, integrating them with other systems and databases to ensure strong security and the best possible user experience.

 

Renovotec offers mobile computing and barcoding products to help improve your business and profitability. Many companies supplying mobility products are “Box Shifting”, simply supplying products without value added. Renovotec offers the widest range of products and associated services, bringing together the disparate elements of the technology into comprehensive solutions delivering real operational benefits.

 

Servatech makes technology work for your business. If you have a question about: networking, virtualisation, servers & storage, IP telephony, remote access, thin client systems, business continuity & DR support & maintenance, manager services, outsourcing...to name just a few.

 

Our courses are developed through strong links with industry, business and the professions including the British Standards Institute to ensure we deliver the skills needed in the workplace.

We have long standing partnerships with Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, SAS, SANS, Capgemini, Sony and Codemasters. Feel confident that your course meets industry needs.

 

Simply-Does-IT is the regional partner for NetSuite business software. This SaaS (Software as a Service) next-generation software will enable you to improve customer/client service and satisfaction whilst dramatically reducing your overall costs.

 

Skyrack is an IT communications and consulting company, providing cost effective software and telecommunications solutions. Skyrack Telecom business telephone systems provide multi-site, hosted PBX and IP phone services with mobile, teleworker, conferencing and call centre integration. Skyrack Technology specialises in billing, CRM and network management solutions built on fully supported commercial and open source software.

 

Leeds-based virtualDCS provides innovative ways to host business systems. Using the latest cloud computing technology from VMware, its solution delivers significant cost savings, improved availability and reduced carbon emissions. Established in 2008, the company gives clarity to cloud computing by confidently delivering robust services underpinned by outstanding levels of client care.

virtualDCS’s secure hosting platform is entirely UK-based and wholly-owned and managed by the company itself. Industry experts in virtualisation technologies, virtualDCS primarily offers cloud hosting of complete business infrastructure solutions - including MS-Exchange, MS-SQL, file & print, ERP, accounting and CRM – in addition to cloud hosting of individual servers and off-site disaster recovery servers.