CQR Consulting merges with TechnoSys
CQR Consulting and TechnoSys Consulting Services have announced a merger to create one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse information security providers. CQR Consulting Managing Director David Simpson said the move was the result of the strong compatibility between the two companies. “Both consultancies are fiercely independent of information security product vendors and share a passion for working cooperatively with clients to achieve the best outcomes,” Mr Simpson said.
CQR Consulting primarily works in the private sector while TechnoSys is South Australia’s largest provider of information security services to the government sector. “Our combined knowledge and skills position us to provide even greater value to our customers,” Mr Simpson said. The company will continue to trade as CQR Consulting and will be the state’s largest information security service provider, with a workforce of more than 30 security specialists. The merged company will continue to be based at the CQR Consulting offices in Dulwich, central Adelaide, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Oxford, United Kingdom.
TechnoSys managing director, Jeff Gwatking, said the merger was an exciting opportunity for the company. “The merger will enable us to offer an expanded set of services and skills to our existing clients, while providing our staff the opportunity of a broader range of clients and projects”, Mr Gwatking said. “It really is a case of everybody wins.” Mr Gwatking will assume an executive management position in CQR Consulting.
New Staff in Adelaide
Marc Tapping has joined CQR Consulting as an IT Security Professional. Marc has 20 years experience in the IT industry and has specialised in Information Security for the past eight years, delivering expert professional services in the government and private sectors.
Kurt Holweg has joined CQR Consulting as an Information Security Specialist. He specialises in solving the IT security problems of large organisations that handle sensitive information. He has more than 18 years experience in IT with the past 12 years in information security. Kurt has a track record in leading compliance and vulnerability projects on behalf of large financial, manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies, State and Commonwealth Government agencies and educational institutes.
We are very excited to have these experienced professionals join our team.
Greg Starkey joins CQR Consulting
Greg Starkey recently joined CQR Consulting as a Business Development Manager and brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the information technology industry in South Australia.
Before moving to CQR Consulting, he was General Manager at Adelaide-based Unified Solutions Group. His earlier roles include working in business development for global IT companies Oracle, Digital and State Manager for Dell Australia.
Mr Starkey’s interest in information security extends back to his first job as a research officer with the Australian Federal Police. This included time working with the US Secret Service in Washington DC.
As a business development manager Mr Starkey has worked with a wealth of private organisations , local and government agencies. He said he is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities of his new role at CQR Consulting.
“CQR Consulting is dynamic and forward-thinking and I’m thrilled to be part of such an innovative and skilled team.
“The consultancy is an industry leader. I look forward to working with CQR Consulting as it strives to ensure that information security is top of the agenda for corporations, organisations and agencies throughout Australia.”
CQR Consulting Managing Director David Simpson added: “We’re delighted to have someone with Greg’s expertise and wealth of experience join the CQR Consulting team.”
UK appointments
CQR Consulting has put in place an expanded service delivery team which will help the company drive business growth in the UK and to further capitalise on recent success and opportunities in the UK corporate and public sector.
The appointments Martin Kavanagh and Mohinder Kainth as Information Security Professionals where their roles will be to provide expertise and advice primarily in the Risk domain on global business resiliency programs. Their appointments are in line with CQR Consulting’s strategic vision and is pivotal to the companies next phase of growth in the market during 2010.
This is fantastic news for CQR Consulting and our clients. Martin and Mohinder bring a wealth of knowledge and experience within the business continuity and service continuity functions on a global basis. Their know-how will be invaluable in assisting our clients to optimise their business operations and maximise the benefit they can derive from implementing business resiliency programs.
CQR Consulting welcomes them both on board.
Christmas and New Year
The CQR Consulting team would like to wish all our clients and partners a safe, happy and meaningful holiday season.
Please note our offices will be closed from Wednesday the 23rd of December to Monday the 4th of January.
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