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Newcastle IT firm Calibre reports best sales quarter to date

Newcastle IT firm Calibre Secured Networks Ltd has reported its best-ever sales quarter following a a period of new customer wins and extensions to existing clients.

Based in Newcastle tech hub Science Central, the firm provides IT, network support services and online security expertise to customers across the UK and Europe.

A 30% growth in sales during January, February and March of this year means the business is on track with its strategic outlook to break the £1m barrier within three years.

Work to complete a new IT infrastructure at social housing provider Eastlands Housing in Manchester and upgrades to Wrexham County Borough Council’s network have driven turnover to £750k.

Additional work at West Park School, Darlington and ongoing contractual support work at multinational enterprise software giant Sage has further secured growth for the 10 strong Calibre team.

Calibre is also continuing to invest in its workforce as it is currently recruiting for several new sales, technical engineering and apprenticeship roles.

Managing director Karen Nelson said the company has benefitted from strong demand from customers for bespoke solutions.

“We are seeing continuing strong demand for our services as economic confidence holds-up and organisations in public sector, in particular, eschew traditional approaches to IT provision and service support.

“This is reflected by our best ever quarter for sales, which not only saw us win new customers but, equally pleasing, secure extensions to existing clients.

“We’re also delighted to be able to continue to invest in recruiting talented people, who can provide the highest levels of customer service.

“The next few months promises to be even busier as we look to develop our presence further in core sectors.

“Education providers in particular can benefit significantly from the external resources and expertise we offer as part of new strategic IT, and wider commercial and e-Learning plans.”

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