An ambitious technology firm based in the Tees Valley has appointed Jon Fisher as cyber sales manager, to support their cyber security division.

Communicate Technology PLC provides, installs and maintains IT, telecoms services, cloud based services and cyber security products, support and services to businesses across the UK.

The latest appointment comes after recruiting a client manager to its Networks division two months prior.

Jon Fisher, based in Communicate’s West Yorkshire office, has worked in the IT industry across the UK for over 20 years, specialising in cyber security since 2005. Jon has vast experience in business sales, account management, team management, supplier management and technical consultancy.

Jon said: “Working with Communicate was a no brainer, they have experienced significant growth in the past few years and have a great proposition for clients, as well as a fully formed capability and excellent prospects.

“They fully understand what cyber security means and it is clear they are eager to grow this division. We’re building on solid foundations, with an experienced team of security experts and a portfolio of leading vendor partners. We already have a lot to offer our clients, and our focus on further developing our capability will enable us to provide additional innovative ways we can help our clients protect themselves from the increasing and evolving threat landscape.”

CEO Tony Snaith added: “We are in the midst of expanding and it’s important to have the right people to make the transition manageable. Jon’s wealth of experience and skills are exactly what Communicate require moving forward.

“We are recognised as a trusted partner by our clients and we firmly believe Jon will add to our expertise in our ability to solve their business challenges.”

Communicate Cyber is a division of Communicate Technology PLC, a specialist technology company providing a complete portfolio of services to clients across the UK, specialising in business parks and multi-client offices.

Communicate Cyber is an integrated cyber security service provider, helping clients worldwide to secure their information security systems, resolve threats, mitigate risks and comply with industry regulations. Communicate Cyber delivers all aspects of cyber protection from the fundamental security layers of antivirus, web filtering, antispam and anti-malware, to more comprehensive protection such as ransomware mitigation and dedicated firewalls.