News in the Channel - issue #8

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Core to Cloud appoints new head of cyber security to drive transition to MSP

Cybersecurity specialist Core to Cloud has appointed a new head of cyber security, Laurence Bentley, as the company launches a program of new services as part of its strategic transition to a fully managed service provider. Laurence, who has more than 26 years of experience in cybersecurity, is working in partnership with chief technology officer, Phil Howe. He will oversee the service delivery team as the company launches three new managed services, including its Dark Web Monitoring, fully Managed 24/7 Detection and Response and Crisis Simulation services. This is part of a program of services that the cybersecurity specialists will be launching over the coming months. Before joining Core to Cloud, Laurence held roles in the finance, healthcare and retail sectors, including Bupa Global, The Co-Operative Group and Barclays Bank. He has a reputation for successfully delivering enterprise-level cybersecurity systems, specialising in areas such as incident response and management, systems security, vulnerability

and malware management, risk assessment and security testing, network management, and policy design and compliance. “Core to Cloud has an industry-wide reputation for working collaboratively and in true partnership with its clients to design and deliver bespoke, sustainable cybersecurity systems and strategies that not only protect organisations but also build upon, educate and inform our clients’ workforces too,” said Laurence. “The company is going through an exciting period of growth and transition. It’s been fantastic working with the team, and our partner vendors, to deliver our new range of services to the market.” Core to Cloud’s co-founder and CEO, James Cunningham, added: “Laurence brings with him a wealth of experience in the delivery of enterprise level cybersecurity systems and strategies. He’s a fantastic asset to the team and has played an instrumental role, alongside the whole team, as Core to Cloud enters the market with a new range of cutting- edge cybersecurity fully managed services.”

Laurence Bentley head of cyber security

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Tollring drives expansion with new appointment

Tollring has appointed Karen Winter as head of partnerships and growth to develop and deliver the company’s ambitious expansion plans. Karen is expanding the team to deliver her strategy as well as seeking new global service providers and network operator partners in the Mitel, Cisco and Microsoft space. She has more than 30 years of experience in the software and telecoms sector having worked with Microsoft, SAP, Sage, Morgan Stanley, P&O Events, Reed Elsevier, as well as SMEs and her own start-up businesses. Most recently, Karen spent three years as the interim sales and marketing director EMEA at Fonetic, a specialist in speech recognition for the investment banking sector. In this role, Karen was instrumental in the company’s growth and helped take it from a local Spanish operation to an international company. Within two years the brand was recognised as the contender to the established market leader. “We are thrilled that Karen has joined us at such a pivotal point in Tollring’s journey,” said Tony Martino, CEO at Tollring. “Karen was initially brought in to analyse our performance

and identify opportunities for growth. Having created the strategy, we now look forward to working with her to implement those plans and make it a reality. She is an inspiring and motivating individual who has already had a beneficial impact on our business, teams and overall strategy.” Karen added: “Tollring really appealed to me from the moment I engaged with them. It wasn’t just their strong management team, which embodies their values of energy, performance, teamwork and integrity, it was also the fact that they have an extremely sound business that is ripe for the next stage of growth. “I was exposed to working on strategy early in my career, an experience that greatly inspired me. I enjoy identifying areas of growth, it’s about keeping things simple and finding the small things that make a big difference. “And it’s always about the people. I will be developing the team for existing growth and retention as well as new business and recruiting new talented people. My approach to managing and directing people is to take away all the barriers for success, value them and give them the freedom and direction to do their best work.”

Karen Winter head of partnerships and growth

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