Clark IT has signed up to a new campaign to build safer business – and a stronger Scotland.
We’ve pledged our commitment to the Scottish Business Resilience Centre drive which has the backing of Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue.
This is a national network approach that’s committed to making businesses safe from fire, crime and, in our increasingly digital working lives, cybercrime.
As the technology revolution continues to transform the economy, bright minds are needed to aid digital businesses to flourish and grow.
Austen Clark shares his thoughts on how to build the skills the future workforce needs in this feature in GDPR Report. Read the full article here:
Inverness Chamber of Commerce has named Clark IT as their member of the week. In an interview with the Chamber, Austen Clark said: “The digital transformation has changed all our lives, but with this transfer comes new responsibilities, like how to keep personal data secure and how to ensure systems are protected from hackers or disasters like flood or fire.”
Scotland’s pioneering technology sector could be left trailing behind other countries in the race to develop artificial intelligence, software and cybersecurity because of an acute skills shortage, a leading tech expert fears.
Businessman Austen Clark believes that competition to recruit from Scotland’s talent pool is so great that firms need to invest in school leavers and young people by offering apprenticeships and training.
Clark IT has appointed Michael Brown as its operations director.
With a background in IT service delivery management, Michael’s promoted post will see him dealing with all of Clark’s day to day service delivery to clients as well as managing projects including improvements and operational strategy. This is a new position to enhance Clark IT’s service to clients by bringing all operations under one banner.
Since joining Clark IT in 2013, Michael has gained a reputation for achieving goals and putting clients at the heart of all Clark IT does.
Clark IT managing director Austen Clark said: “As we grow our portfolio, it’s important to have the right people in place and Michael has an extensive skills set and is a great leader of the engineering team, dedicated to the personal development of his team.
“Michael is well respected within the business and his knowledge and skills will bolster our operational capacity.”
Part of the management team of Highland League side Keith FC, Michael is assistant manager of the Maroons and lives in Newmachar with his wife and two teenage sons.
He said: “Clark IT is a forward thinking business that delivers high levels of satisfaction to clients. I look forward to supporting Clark IT in growth, and to maximise its commercial advantage.”
