Cyber Essentials Certification ✔️

Following a comprehensive project to review its cyber security processes and policies, Complete IT Systems has achieved the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials Certification.

Across our offices in Bradford, Leicester, Glasgow and now Swansea, the certification underlines Complete IT Systems’ commitment to provide the very best cyber security practices to meet modern challenges. It enables us to:

  • Demonstrate robust cyber security practices across all our sites
  • Commitment to ‘practice what we preach’ with our cyber security processes
  • Be best placed to share these experiences with our customers

As part of the process, we evaluated our firewalls, application assets, patch management policies, user access controls, anti-malware protocols, and remote device management.

Cyber Essentials will help Complete IT Systems to guard against the most common cyber threats and demonstrate our commitment to cyber security. With this knowledge we will help our customers do the same.

Complete IT Systems becomes official sponsor of Burnley FC

It’s Premier League time for Complete IT Systems, as the Bradford-based IT services provider energises its sponsorship strategy, and is proud to partner with Burnley FC for the 2021-22 season.

One of the most famous old clubs in English football, Burnley’s “Hold to the Truth” motto fits well with Complete IT Systems values of providing trusted IT and technology advice to customers across the UK and overseas.

Building on their shared values, Complete IT Systems and Burnley FC will use the partnership to create combined values for our customers.

The deal will see Complete IT Systems’ logo in lights inside and outside Turf Moor on matchdays throughout the season, including the external corner screen and advertising hoardings. Networking events and hospitality will also enable the Yorkshire-based IT experts to host customers and prospects to enjoy some time away from the office.

Ben Gregg, Sales Director at Complete IT Systems had this to say about the new sponsorship. “I am a big football fan myself, so naturally I am excited we will be involved in the Premier League for the coming season. Burnley is a great club, and it has worked wonders to become an established top-flight team in recent years. We are proud to be associated with Burnley FC, and we wish the club the best of luck for the season ahead!”.

In a separate arrangement, Complete IT Systems also sponsored the Burnley FC Esports team’s end of season awards last season.

Modernise physical security – watch our recorded Verkada live demo

As remote working becomes more and more common, the need to secure core physical business assets from afar has taken on greater importance.

Verkada makes video security limitlessly smart, scalable, and simple to use for IT and business operations professionals responsible for companies and organisations of all sizes. With hybrid cloud technology, there are no trade-offs in reliability and flexibility. Verkada offers the best in enterprise protection by delivering a solution that scales limitlessly and is effortless to use.

Live Demo Session

We held an exclusive live demo session on Thursday 27 May that looked at the solution in action in detail. Watch the session in full here:

 

Want to find out more?

As Verkada Authorised Resellers, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on the solutions and how they could be effectively deployed in your business.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

 

 

Live Demo Session: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall | Recording

In these times when remote working and the safety of office networks are no longer the default for many companies and organisations, a rethink of perimeter security is required.

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is a family of hardware, virtual, and cloud-based appliances that protect and enhance dispersed network infrastructures. The solution also combines highly resilient VPN technology with intelligent traffic management and WAN optimisation capabilities.

Complete IT Systems and Barracuda hosted an exclusive live demo session on Thursday 15 April 2021. Watch the recording to learn about how the solution helps to:

  • Protect your data, users, and workloads wherever they reside
  • Mitigate cyber-risks with Barracuda’s multi-layered security approach
  • Stop zero-hour attacks with Barracuda Advanced Threat Protection
  • Stay ahead of new threats with Barracuda’s global threat intelligence network
  • Simplify your security deployment in the cloud
  • Connect multiple locations and clouds with our built-in SD-WAN
Watch our 50 minute live demo session here:
Want to learn more?

Complete IT Systems have a team of Barracuda specialists on hand to demo the solution, discuss business benefits and help you understand how the technology works for your organisation.

To get in touch or request a demo please contact us.

Veeam V11 Live Demo Session | Webcast Recording

Veeam recently released the NEW Veeam Backup & Replication v11. The solution delivers faster and more flexible data protection, recovery and retention options for your business and is packed with over 200+ features and enhancements.

Complete IT Systems and Veeam hosted an exclusive live demo session on Thursday 25 March 2021. Watch the recorded session below to learn about how the solution helps to:

  • Eliminate data loss with Veeam Continuous Data Protection (CDP)
  • Eliminate ransomware with immutable backups on a Hardened Repository
  • Eliminate downtime with Instant Recovery for NAS, Microsoft SQL and Oracle

During the session, Kevin Roy, Complete IT Systems’ Technical Director picks out his top 5 features in the new release that will be of benefit to UK businesses.

Find out more

For more information on how Complete IT Systems and Veeam can help your business call 01274 396 213 or email 

 

Support for the covid-19 vaccination rollout

As NHS Supply Chain Framework suppliers, Complete IT Systems provide the NHS with everything from general stationery to new and innovative technologies.

As an authorised supplier we are breaking the norm to introduce cost saving initiatives across the spectrum, including the provision of essential supplies and equipment for the vaccine rollout. This has included supplies for various Trusts, equipping the Nightingale field hospitals, and equipment for transportation of the vaccine between different sites.

We supply a selection of our portfolio directly into NHS organisations across the UK, with a free next day delivery service. This catalogue includes a wide range of products and services designed to help the NHS Supply Chain achieve nationwide cost savings and service excellence.

Our scope of supply through this framework includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Electronic Office Supplies (EOS) brands
  • Electronic Office Supplies (EOS) remanufactured products
  • Paper, labels and envelopes
  • General stationery
  • Technology in the office

Find out more

We look forward to working with you to offer great savings and excellent service. To be a part of this success and innovation contact us today on 01274 396276 or

Growth in Glasgow – we’ve up-sized our offices in Scotland

In order to keep pace with the huge growth we’re seeing in our Scottish business, Complete IT Systems relocated last year to more modern, larger offices in Glasgow.

The move to the new premises in Brand Street came at a time of a sharp increase in growth for the business and has created a number of new jobs in our Scottish team. But when we got the keys in February 2020, lockdown meant we spent the time getting the office space ready for reopening.

Even during the COVID-19 crisis, CIT has continued with its plans to expand the business and create new jobs at all our offices up and down the UK. Doing so has seen record sales and new business creation across the company.

From strength to strength

“Since we first opened a Glasgow office in 2013, the business has grown incrementally. The hard work and dedication of our Scottish team to their customers has really put them on a path to replicate what the company has already achieved in Bradford. Seven years on and the office continues to go from strength to strength, which is the driving factor in our need to expand our space”, said Ben Gregg, Sales Director and co-owner of Complete IT Systems. “Our Glasgow team is now 10 strong and counting. I’m very much looking forward to the next chapter in our Scottish journey, and continuing to work with even more local companies to add value and efficiency to their IT and business operations”.

Success, and giving back

Founded in 2007 by Paul Spence and Ben Gregg, Complete IT Systems grew to an £18 million turnover in 2019 and currently employs 62 staff. Its people continue to be the engine of its growth, and in recognition of this, the profit share scheme has returned 10% of all net profits to staff.

The company is also well known for building strong relations with the local community in its regional offices, playing a local role in Chamber of Commerce activities, and supporting a number of charities and educational initiatives in each city.

The business model is built on strong vendor relationships and technical skills that have been cultivated over the past 13 years, with over 20 strategic partnerships and numerous other alliances being skilfully supported by our professional services and technical teams. The commitment to achieving formal accreditations for the likes of Microsoft, Kaspersky, Datto, Lenovo, Veeam, Barracuda, Brother, Canon, and many others underline Complete’s commitment to obtaining the very best expertise and solutions for its customers.

The new Glasgow office details are as follows:

Complete IT Systems Ltd
70 Brand Street
Glasgow
G51 1DG

Tel: 0141 468 8330

We’re hiring! IT Sales Account Managers in Glasgow

We are currently recruiting for experienced IT Sales Account Managers within our successful and recently expanded Glasgow office. Applicants must have proven sales experience within the IT reseller industry and have been accountable for the full sales cycle – from sourcing and lead generation to presentation and closing the sale.

The role will be to conduct office/telephone-based account management of your clients, as well as hunting for new business to continually grow your account base. You will need a good, current understanding of IT and be keen to learn more. Although you will primarily be office-based, your role will involve client visits as and when required.

This position will suit individuals who currently supply IT Hardware, Software, Support Services, Technical Office
Equipment, Supplies/Consumables, IT Security, IT Services and all Audio Visual products and services – all of
which the company supply. It will be your role to identify and generate new prospects and convert them into key
accounts, develop and manage accounts to their full potential, and continually update and develop product and
market knowledge.

Key qualities required for the position:

  • A proven, consistent IT reseller sales track record
  • A natural ability to build customer rapport & trust
  • Self-motivation and ambitious
  • The ability to manage time and workload
  • The analytical skill to assimilate information quickly
  • Natural business acumen
  • Experience of selling at senior levels within a company
  • A proven ability to recognise, develop and close business opportunities
  • Great communication & negotiation skills – both written and verbal.
  • A good working knowledge of MS office tools and CRM​

Job Description

  • Build strong and loyal customer relationships, maximising all profit opportunities.
  • Lead sales & contract negotiations to final agreement
  • Manage and continually develop business relationships with customers to achieve the agreed business development and personal revenue targets

You will receive a generous salary which is negotiable and dependent upon skills and experience with an excellent, uncapped commission package and profit share opportunity.

OTE would be in excess of £45K

Please forward CVs to .

No agencies please.

Building on our growth

During the covid-19 pandemic, Complete IT Systems have kept our workforce working to keep our customers’ IT systems where they need to be and driving new projects forward. Similarly, our new business book continues to build, with strong demand for everything from cloud migrations to cybersecurity awareness training to essential supplies such as printing ink and toner.

Our teams in Bradford, Leicester and Glasgow have adapted to working at home where required and in appropriately re-organised office spaces to prevent the spread of the virus.

We have even grown our teams during the pandemic, with several new hires in Bradford and Leicester, and open positions in Glasgow for sales and technical professionals looking to grow their career with an ambitious and dynamic team in Scotland.

You can view our open positions on this link.

Complete IT Systems on the BBC red button!

We are proud sponsors of Bradford City vs Oldham this weekend!

Complete IT Systems are proud to be sponsoring the Man of the Match awards at today’s big second round FA Cup tie between Bradford City and Oldham.

As part of the sponsorship, we will be looking for choices on 4 Man of the Match nominations on social media, so stay tuned on Saturday!

Follow us on our Twitter feed and the hashtags #BCAFC #CityForAll and #EmiratesFACup to cast your vote on the 4 MOM nominations.

The match will feature on the BBC red button and kicks off on Saturday 28th November. Check out the preview of the big match here!

We are also sponsors of Bradford City FC for the duration of the 2020-21 season.