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TECH [ 2020 ]

Xperience at the forefront of changing technology

Richard Kennedy , Director of Cloud Services at Xperience Group

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016 was the year of all things cyber , with data breaches and cyberattacks at record levels . Therefore , for many businesses the focus for this year will be on devising defence strategies .
Ensuring sustainable business growth can be challenging in these conditions , but with the right IT in place SME ’ s can become more agile , maximise productivity and future­proof their business .
Lisburn­based , Xperience IT Solutions , an Xperience Group business , is the ‘ go­to ’ company for trusted IT advice to ensure your organisation is prepared for any challenges that lie ahead .
About Xperience Group
Established in 1969 , Xperience Group is an IT solutions provider specialising in IT infrastructure , Cloud and business management solutions .
Over the years Xperience ' s appetite for growth has led to business acquisitions and new ventures , ultimately resulting in how the group looks today ­ 100 staff , three UK locations in Lisburn , Peterborough and Glasgow , with over 5,000 customers .
Going for growth Many SME ’ s in Northern Ireland are choosing to invest in a Cloud solution to prevent against security threats and support their business objectives .
A recent report by Gartner highlighted that the market for Cloud Services is accelerating , with high rates of growth expected to continue into 2017 . For businesses looking for a secure IT solution , Cloud ticks that box .
Xperience Group has given focus to this in providing secure , high quality hosting solutions to customers .
Richard Kennedy , Director of Cloud Services at Xperience Group , explains why businesses in Northern Ireland are choosing to go ‘ Cloud ’, “ Today , people expect to access information securely , anytime , anywhere and businesses are no different .
“ With the latest technology now downloadable at the click of a button , customers expect the same from their business applications . “ With Cloud , businesses can do just that .” Xperience ’ s commitment to exceeding customer expectations led them to surpass growth targets in 2016 , announcing taking over 300 businesses to the Cloud .
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Customer requirements have changed beyond all recognition over the years . Richard explains , “ As both customer and security demands grow , we have to adapt to ensure we exceed expectations .
“ To allow us to provide a cloud solution that is capable of delivering 100 % uptime , we monitor every aspect of our infrastructure
24 / 7 / 365 , to allow us to proactively address any potential issues in seconds . “
Having been in business since 1969 , Xperience has seen significant changes to technology over the years .
As a business , its highly talented workforce has remained committed to evolving and innovating in order to meet the changing needs of SME ’ s in Northern Ireland .
Richard Kennedy comments , “ For us , it ' s all about being able to quickly react to changes in the market . Innovation is the key to commercial success , and as a business , this is something we are continually seeking to achieve .”
MOREINFORMATION
The experienced consultants at Xperience are well positioned to advise on all aspects of your IT . Email enquiries @ xperience-group . com or Call 028 9267 7533 for more information .
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