History
Established in 1998, CCS was created to address an urgent need for a no-nonsense and clear approach for small to medium sized companies IT needs. We appreciated that you are less interested in the technology than the solution.
Continued growth year on year shows that we have the right approach and we are now one of the South West’s leading suppliers of networking and IT services.
In addition CCS have been awarded ISO 9001 the globally recognised quality assurance certification. We also became the first official Microsoft Small Business Specialist in Exeter and the surrounding region in 2005.
Our business is conducted to the highest level of professionalism and service, which has been major factor in our ongoing success and excellent levels of repeat business.
Employees
Our employees are highly experienced and are expected to pass either the MCSE or MSCA exams (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or Administrator). We regularly attend external training courses and are happy to use third party consultants when client’s requirements are outside of our own core area of expertise. Our philosophy at CCS has always been to encourage our employees to take as many relevant exams as possible to ever increase our service levels to customers.
Clients
Our clients vary from single users to 75 client networks, with single or multiple offices. Our clients include Architects, Financial Advisers, Manufacturers, Charitable Trusts, Sportswear Importers, Shop Fitters, Car Dealerships, Schools, Sports Centre, Engineers and Accountants.
We are proud to have the following businesses and organisations as some of our many clients:
South West Lakes Trust – Charitable Trust
www.swlakestrust.org.uk
BIOMOL International L.P – Biomedical Research
www.biomol.com
Lacey Hickie Caley Limited – Architects & Designers
www.lhc.net
South West Crane Hire – Construction and Maintenance Services
www.sw-crane-hire.co.uk
Alder Sportswear – Specialist Retail
www.aldersportswear.com
Redhills Community Primary School – Education
http://www.redhills.ik.org/
Devon Community Housing Society – Non-Profit Organisation
www.dchs.org.uk
Phoenix Dental Casting – Dental Services
www.phoenix-dental.co.uk
Wilkinson Grant – Property Agents
www.wilkinsongrant.co.uk
Albion Motorcycles – Motorbike Dealership
www.albion.gb.com
Paul studied computing as part of his degree at Exeter University. He was a business manager at Thompson Jenner Chartered Accountants before leaving to work in industry where he gained extensive knowledge and experience of the use of computers and IT systems in a business environment. He regards computers as part of a business tool kit and strongly believes that they must be integrated into work practices in order to be fully utilised.
Andy is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with an HND in business information technology. He has developed immense skills in all aspects of IT and has overseen many client projects and installations. He makes use of his encyclopaedic knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and has installed over 50 servers, which are run and maintained by CCS.
Adrian is a qualified Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator and has been with CCS for five years during which time he has built up his expertise and reputation. Adrian is our man on the road, dealing with all aspects of our networks and has an excellent record with our clients of problem solving in a quick and efficient manner.
Currently Robbie is part way through his Microsoft Certified System Engineering exams. Robbie has excellent client machine knowledge and is now a regular visitor at clients’ premises. He has quickly become a very valuable member of our team. Robbie has now qualified as an MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) and as an MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist). He has his next MCSE exam in October.
Tom is the newest member to join the team and has recently moved from Lincolnshire after completing his BTEC National Diploma. He brings new skills to the company such as web programming and has organised and administered several web sites. Tom will be taking his second MCSE exam at the end of 2009 and is expected to do well.
Rose joined CCS in May 2007. Throughout her career she has worked for large corporations and multi-nationals both in the UK and Europe. Rose enjoys interaction with the clients of CCS and being part of a technically dynamic team. Her expertise helps to ensure the smooth running of CCS.
Robert brings a wealth of experience to CCS having over 20 years of marketing and business development experience obtained in the technology market sector. He has been involved in the planning and implementation of strategic marketing campaigns for various organisations as well as running his own business in the South West.