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The Uk’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Founder-Led Private Companies – With More Than £3.7billion Revenue Combined – Celebrate At London’s Iconic Abbey Road Studios

  • The FEBE Growth 100 recognises and ranks the UK’s fastest growing private businesses with founders still actively involved  
  • This list has a combined revenue of more than £3.7 billion and employs more than 20,000 people in the UK
  • On 28 September 2023, the founders of the top 100 will be celebrated at FEBE’s awards night at Abbey Road Studios, London with legendary international DJ Judge Jules 
  • Businesses must have sales between £3m and £200m, trading for at least three years and have turned an operating profit in the latest financial year to make the list
  • London (26%), South East (13%), Yorkshire (11%) and Scotland, East Midlands & East of England  (all 8%) top the list regionally of where the top 100 companies are based 

On Thursday 28 September an awards night for the FEBE Growth 100 will be staged at Studio 2, Abbey Road Studios, London with the successful power players in Britain’s business world coming to celebrate. The Growth 100 celebrates British entrepreneurship at its best – highlighting founders that are driving their companies to deliver significant sales, revenue and profit, against a backdrop of unprecedented economic challenges.

The Growth 100 list shows a spread of entrepreneurial success throughout the UK with London top of the list with 26 companies; South East coming second place with 13 companies; Yorkshire in third position with 11, and Scotland, East Midlands and East of England each with 8. Women are founders or co-founders of over a third of all winning companies with the exact ratio of men to women founders standing at 66% to 34%.

And the list shows that it’s a whole variety of businesses achieving huge revenue growth: from the sale of morph suits and tights; to digital marketing security services; to vodka and garden sheds.

Making up the top 10 fastest-growing companies in 2023 are:

  1. Au Vodka
  2. ISA Support Services
  3. Creation
  4. 3S Money
  5. LS Productions
  6. Power Sheds
  7. Golf Travel Group
  8. Passenger
  9. Bold Security Group
  10. Gift & Go

 

To be on the list businesses must be UK registered, independent and unquoted, meeting the following criteria:

  • Sales between £3m and £200m
  • Trading for at least three years
  • An operating profit in the latest financial year
  • Founder(s) must still be involved

 

The ultimate ranking of 100 was data-driven, with companies ordered by compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in sales over the last three financial years. Businesses were initially selected by either nominating themselves or through FEBE contacting them directly, as well as by accessing publicly available financial information.

In addition to the main list of 100, FEBE’s Watch List sits alongside the Growth 100 to celebrate businesses that do not meet all of the Growth 100 criteria, but have an amazing growth story and are achieving great things. Companies include Bird and Blend Tea Co, The Cheeky Panda and Wolf & Badger.

 

Commenting on the FEBE Growth 100 List, FEBE co-founder Charlotte Quince, said: “It’s an honour to bring such amazing group of entrepreneurs together to celebrate the success of the 100 fastest growing founder-led businesses in the UK. Our celebration is designed to feel as far away from a traditional corporate event as possible, so we are hosting an unforgettable night at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. A location which has welcomed the most iconic artists, composers and innovators over the last 90 years, will now be opening its doors to some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country…our FEBE members!”

 

Former Dragon’s Den Dragon and FEBE Growth 100 ambassador, Jenny Campbell added: “I’m very proud to be part of something that celebrates and supports the very best British entrepreneurs and their companies. FEBE Growth 100 focuses on true entrepreneurialism. Founders are unique: their experiences, their vision and their resilience are unlike anything else. So, we want to celebrate these ‘dare to doers’ and shine a light on the incredible accomplishments of some of the finest and fastest-growing companies in the country.”

 

FEBE, co-founded by Charlotte Quince and John Maffioli, was born out of a desire to celebrate true entrepreneurship, by focusing on the founders behind incredible businesses, as well as an aim to reinvigorate the current corporate business award scene with entrepreneurial dynamism.

 

Growth 100 partners include PwC UK, Lawrence Stephens and Pictet.

 

For more information visit www.febe.com.

 

Awards, Menopause, Menopause at work, News

Tilbury Douglas successfully achieves The Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business, has successfully achieved The Menopause Friendly Accreditation established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace.

The Accreditation is industry-recognised and the only accreditation that sets clear standards which must be met. In order to achieve it, employers are assessed by an independent panel and must demonstrate evidence of their effectiveness in six key areas: culture, policies and practices, training, engagement, facilities and evaluation.

Tilbury Douglas has been focused on creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces as part of its Better Together initiative. This included the launch of an employee network called Women @ Tilbury Douglas. 

Craig Tatton, Chief Operating Officer and Better Together Sponsor at Tilbury Douglas, said: “Our Women’s Network has been committed to embedding high standards that embrace menopause in our workplaces. This has included seminars for all employees on World Menopause Day and the launch of a Menopause Policy, as well as training for senior management.

“We recognise that true inclusion is a journey, but we are proud to be officially accredited for everything that has been accomplished so far.”

“I’m greatly encouraged by the success and impact of the Women’s Network at Tilbury Douglas and pleased to see them prioritise menopause in the workplace,” says Deborah Garlick, CEO of Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace. “Achieving The Menopause Friendly Accreditation is something to be proud of and especially for industries, such as construction, that are traditionally male orientated in terms of their staffing and business activity. Tilbury Douglas has done exceptionally well and I hope other similar businesses are inspired and encouraged by what they have achieved.”

Awards, Business, Business & Property News, News

DigitalWell announced as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2023

Company receives award for third time

DigitalWell has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies. The awards programme is led by Deloitte Ireland, in association with Bank of Ireland. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance this year, was recognised at an awards ceremony on Thursday, 14 September.

This year at the 15th annual awards ceremony, Deloitte recognised 130 indigenous companies representing 24 of the 32 counties across the island of Ireland.

The network of companies has a combined turnover of €17 billion and €3 billion of exports sales, providing employment for over 53,000 people across Ireland across a range of sectors – from manufacturing and tech to construction and food and beverage. A detailed judging process precedes the recognition, evaluating the entire management team and business strategy. The judges look beyond financial performance at areas such as a company’s environmental, social and governance standards, strategic planning and talent strategy, when awarding Ireland’s top privately owned businesses.

Brian Murphy, Lead Partner for Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards Programme at Deloitte Ireland said: “This year we’re celebrating 15 years of the BMC programme and the incredible companies that have qualified. Even though this year’s cohort faced into another challenging period, over the past 15 years we’ve seen how indigenous Irish businesses find opportunities in change. Strengthening governance and recognising the value of specialist expert advice on critical areas such as ESG were key discussion points in the coaching sessions. We also saw companies increasingly focused on innovation driving internationalisation. Despite the uncertainties of the past few years, the confidence of Irish businesses is clear as more and more are scaling their market reach internationally”.

The eight newly qualified companies are: APC Ltd (Dublin), Codex (Dublin), JJ Rhatigan & Company (Galway), Kyte Powertech (Cavan), Lowe Corporation (Antrim), Mail Metrics (Dublin), Production Equipment Europe (Galway), and Topflight Travel Group (Dublin).

There were also 112 companies that requalified as a Best Managed Company, five companies achieved Gold Standard, and five companies were awarded Platinum Standard.

Nikki Canavan, Senior Director, Head of Origination & Sustainability, Corporate Banking Ireland, and judging panel member said: “Over the last number of years the companies in the Best Managed Companies network have shown huge strength in the face of disruption and uncertainty. This year in particular – a year that tested Irish businesses like never before – the judges noted the commitment, bravery, resilience and tenacity of the applicant companies.”

The members of this year’s judging panel were: Frank Ryan (Chair of Judging Panel) and current Chairman of the Board of IDA Ireland; Nikki Canavan, Senior Director at Bank of Ireland Corporate Banking; Feargal Mooney, Non- Executive Director and former CEO of Hostelworld Group; Sarah Murphy, CEO, Business Post; Colm Foster, Director of Executive Education at the Irish Management Institute; Ellvena Graham OBE, Chairman and Non-Executive Director, Ellvena is Chair of the Belfast Waterfront, ICC & Ulster Hall, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Group (EAG) in Northern Ireland, member of Senate & Senior Independent Governor of Queen’s University, Non Executive Director Dale Farm, and Chairman Catalyst; Lionel Alexander, Chairman Intact Software, Board Member Fine Grain Property, Board Member at St. James’s Hospital Dublin and Chairman Advanced Manufacturing Centre Ireland.

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About DigitalWell

DigitalWell is a leading provider of enterprise communications, consultancy, and technology transformation services.  Formed in 2007, DigitalWell differentiates itself on its holistic, customer experience-centric approach, while simultaneously providing a secure digital environment for its clients to collaborate in, all while improving communication and connectivity across a myriad of platforms. DigitalWell harnesses technologies to enable clients to continually anticipate and exceed their customer expectations regardless of where those customers are, where their clients’ personnel are working from, or how they interact. With ISO 27001 accreditation and VMware Cloud Verified certification, DigitalWell serves over 3,000+ public and private-sector enterprise clients globally.  It employs 230+ people in over 20 locations.


About the Best Managed Companies Awards

The Deloitte Best Managed Companies programme, in association with Bank of Ireland, promotes and recognises excellence in Irish/Northern Irish owned and managed companies. It is the only awards scheme on the island of Ireland that considers a business’ performance from every perspective. Entrants to the programme will compete for this designation in a rigorous process that evaluates the calibre of their management abilities and practices.

Programme sponsors are Bank of Ireland, the IMI and the Business Post. For further information, visit www.deloittebestmanaged.ie.

International History of Best Managed Companies Programme

The Best Managed Companies Programme originated in Canada in 1993, where it has been run successfully ever since and is the country’s leading business awards programme. In addition to Ireland and Canada, the programme is currently run in a total of 48 countries including China, The US, Southeast Asia, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Turkey, Mexico and Chile.

About Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland’s purpose is to enable its customers, colleagues and communities to thrive. The Group is one of the largest financial services providers in Ireland, offering a wide range of banking and other financial services and operating Ireland’s largest retail branch network. In the UK, the Group has long-established partnerships with the Post Office and the AA providing consumer financial services. The Group’s international business is conducted by its Corporate Banking and Global Markets teams operating from Dublin, London, and offices in continental Europe and the United States.

About Deloitte

At Deloitte, we make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, our profession, and in the wider society by delivering the solutions and insights they need to address their most complex business challenges.

As the largest global professional services and consulting network, with approximately 415,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, we bring world-class capabilities and high-quality services to our clients.

In Ireland, Deloitte has approximately 3,000 people providing audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. Our people have the leadership capabilities, experience, and insight to collaborate with clients so they can move forward with confidence.

In this press release references to Deloitte are references to Deloitte Ireland LLP. The information contained in this press release is correct at the time of going to press. Deloitte Ireland LLP is the Ireland affiliate of Deloitte NSE LLP, a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (“DTTL”). DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL and Deloitte NSE LLP do not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.

Awards, Diversity & Inclusion, News

Diversity and Inclusion Champions Shortlisted in 2023 Inclusive Awards

The 2023 Inclusive Awards has announced its shortlist, highlighting over 60 individuals and organisations working tirelessly to remove barriers and put diversity at the very heart of everything they do.

Now in its ninth year, the Inclusive Awards is the only ceremony that rewards organisations and individuals and organisations who have excelled in their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. This year’s ceremony will take place in London on December 5, 2023 at The Hurlingham Club and be hosted by TV presenter Sean Fletcher.

“I’ve worked in TV and radio for 25 years, and it’s been clear to me that the most efficient, successful and happy workplaces in my career have been the most diverse,” says Sean Fletcher. “From gender to ethnicity and disability to age, the jobs that stand out for me for enjoyment and productivity are those where inclusion is high on the agenda. Getting things right at work is crucial to getting things right in our communities, networks, families and social circles. The positive impact of working with integrity among people who are tolerant, accepting, encouraging and motivating ensures an individual’s sense of belonging and wellbeing and cannot be underestimated.”

The 2023 Inclusive Awards were judged by an independent panel, including award-winning Computer Scientist Professor Sue Black OBE and Conscious Inclusion Specialist Jiten Patel. Together they looked beyond policies and practices to identify those individuals and organisations who could demonstrate they have achieved true diversity, inclusion, equality and equity in their workplace or community.

The shortlist is below and can also be seen here https://inclusiveawards.com/2023shortlist/

“In difficult and challenging times, using the talent of a diverse workforce is more important than ever,” says Paul Sesay, CEO of Inclusive Companies and founder of the Inclusive Awards. “The Inclusive Awards continue to be an exceptional way to celebrate the courageous actions of individuals and organisations, who are already striving for inclusion.

“Not only does diversity within a workforce foster an inclusive working environment, it can also bring business benefits and provide a market advantage,” says Paul. “We look forward to celebrating the many and varied achievements of our finalists and I congratulate them all for being shortlisted for the impact they’ve made.”

Diversity Power List returns

This year’s Inclusive Awards also mark the return of the annual Diversity Power List, honouring 50 champions of inclusion and diversity who are making a positive difference to the lives of others, creating an impact within their industry sector and showcasing outstanding dedication in their respective field.

The 2023 Inclusive Awards Finalists

Head of Diversity & Inclusion: Joanne Conway, Ben Spencer-White, Shelley Vaisey, Allison Fox, Alessandro Storer, Justine Gillespie, Chanelle Gray, Liz Douglas

Chief Executive of the Year: Andy Briggs MBE, Joanne Williams, Ken McMeikan, Stuart Love, Julie-Ann Haines, Tom Hoosen-Webber, Raman Bhatia, Simon Pirotte OBE

Consultancy of the Year: Mindweaver, Gina Battye, Association of Accessible Employers, Equality Leaders, Abstract, Diverse Educations Centre for Accessible Environments, Creative Access

D&I Tech Initiative: Proto, Ability Today, myGwork, Diversely, Kinverse.io, Global Equality Collection, AXS Passport by Diversity & Ability, Skills 4 EMPOWER Programme

Inclusive Culture Initiative: Kin + Carta, Utopia – Inclusion Makers, Rethink Mental Illness, HSBC Enterprise Tech, Metro Bank, Auto Trader, Capital One, Bridgend College

Outstanding Diversity Network: The Oxa Neuro and Physical Diversity Voice Group, University of Sunderland – Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Staff Networks, Aviva Origins, The BOLD Network at Lloyds Banking Group, TalkTalk Women in Tech, OVO Believe, Pride Network at the Principality Building Society, Unity at EY

Social Mobility Project: Zero Gravity, Sefton@Work, Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture, Clu, Capital One & National Numeracy, Future Frontiers, Greene King, Migrant Leaders

Diversity Teams: Anglo American EDI Team, Lincs Police Dyslexia Accessors, Manchester Fire EDI Team, HSBC UK inclusion Team, Organisational Development Team at United Utilities, QA D&I Champions Team, Humberside Police Positive Action Team, Ministry of Justice Wellbeing Team

Awards, Events, Newport, News

The Celtic Manor Resort named Best UK Hotel at major business events industry awards

ICC Wales scoops silver awards for Best UK Conference Centre and Best Positive Impact/Event Legacy

On Friday (15th September 2023) at the M&IT Awards at Evolution London, one of the largest awards ceremonies for the UK business events industry, The Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales collectively scooped three prestigious awards.

Newport’s Celtic Manor Resort, part of The Celtic Collection, was crowned the Best UK Hotel for the tenth time, securing the coveted gold award ahead of Carden Park Hotel and Park Regis Birmingham.

The Celtic Manor Resort is a unique venue for holding conferences and events. Its hotel convention centre can seat 1,500 delegates for a keynote lecture or 900 dining guests for a gala dinner in the Caernarfon Suite, and a wide range of versatile facilities and team-building activities can cater for all types of events.

Commenting on the win Rachel Phillips, Sales Director at The Celtic Collection said: “The team at The Celtic Manor Resort go above and beyond to provide our guests with excellent service during their stay so for this to be recognised by our industry peers is testament to all their hard work. I am incredibly proud to bring gold back to the resort once again.”

As well as gold for The Celtic Manor Resort, ICC Wales, the 5,000-capacity convention centre in Newport, secured two silver awards in the Best UK Conference Centre category and Best Positive Impact/Event Legacy category for its extensive work on educating the sector on Martyn’s Law.

Ian Edwards, CEO of The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales said: “The venue and hotel teams work extremely hard every single day to give guests a truly exceptional experience during their time with us and to inspire and educate the sector on important matters. To bring a gold and two silver awards back to Wales is a fantastic endorsement for all that we do, and an achievement that our incredible team can take great pride in”.

Awards, Events, Newport, News

The Celtic Manor Resort named Best UK Hotel at major business events industry awards

ICC Wales scoops silver awards for Best UK Conference Centre and Best Positive Impact/Event Legacy

On Friday (15th September 2023) at the M&IT Awards at Evolution London, one of the largest awards ceremonies for the UK business events industry, The Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales collectively scooped three prestigious awards.

Newport’s Celtic Manor Resort, part of The Celtic Collection, was crowned the Best UK Hotel for the tenth time, securing the coveted gold award ahead of Carden Park Hotel and Park Regis Birmingham.

The Celtic Manor Resort is a unique venue for holding conferences and events. Its hotel convention centre can seat 1,500 delegates for a keynote lecture or 900 dining guests for a gala dinner in the Caernarfon Suite, and a wide range of versatile facilities and team-building activities can cater for all types of events.

Commenting on the win Rachel Phillips, Sales Director at The Celtic Collection said: “The team at The Celtic Manor Resort go above and beyond to provide our guests with excellent service during their stay so for this to be recognised by our industry peers is testament to all their hard work. I am incredibly proud to bring gold back to the resort once again.”

As well as gold for The Celtic Manor Resort, ICC Wales, the 5,000-capacity convention centre in Newport, secured two silver awards in the Best UK Conference Centre category and Best Positive Impact/Event Legacy category for its extensive work on educating the sector on Martyn’s Law.

Ian Edwards, CEO of The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales said: “The venue and hotel teams work extremely hard every single day to give guests a truly exceptional experience during their time with us and to inspire and educate the sector on important matters. To bring a gold and two silver awards back to Wales is a fantastic endorsement for all that we do, and an achievement that our incredible team can take great pride in”.

Awards, Menopause, Menopause at work, News, Wellbeing at Work

Winners Revealed at Menopause Friendly Employer Awards 2023

  • Organisations large and small crowned as winners in 11 categories
  • Prestigious live event celebrates menopause in the workplace
  • Police force, football club, government department, NHS team and telecoms giant among the winners

 

Hosted by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace and powered by headline sponsors HSBC UK, first direct, M&S Bank and Peppy, the industry-recognised Menopause Friendly Employer Awards were presented by broadcaster Louise Minchin on Thursday September 14, 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. Over 350 guests gathered there while another 250 joined virtually from across the country.

Also in attendance was the Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP, Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee who called on all employers to follow through their menopause pledges and policies with training, education, employee resources and networks, menopause champions and physical adjustments.

Now in its second year, the 2023 Menopause Friendly Employer Awards recognise organisations and individuals whose commitment and determination have succeeded in providing support, solutions and resources that normalise menopause in the workplace. Two new categories this year celebrated the work of SMEs and organisations fully embracing diversity and inclusion.

 

“The winners this year came from a diverse range of organisations, large and small, including a government department, high street bank and NHS organisation alongside a football club, university and telecoms giant,” says Deborah Garlick, CEO of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace. “I was delighted to hear from the Menopause Friendly Independent Panel that not only was the standard exceptionally high, but the creativity, energy and commitment from employers was outstanding.

“The Independent Panel was looking particularly for the impact achieved within the workplace. This reinforces the point that just having a policy in place is not enough and it’s only through action and continued commitment that impact will be felt and the lived experience of menopause in the workplace changed for good.”

 

Notable among the winners were the number of traditionally male-dominated businesses, public services and smaller organisations. Once again, the courage, conviction and commitment shown by individuals entering the Community Award and the Carolyn Lazurus Award were immensely moving. The standard was extremely high leading the Independent Panel to give some Highly Commended awards for outstanding achievements and naming joint winners in the Community Award as they simply couldn’t choose between them.

 

“I’ve said it before and will keep on saying it: a menopause policy going dusty in a drawer won’t cut it: employers must put it in practice, make it live and breathe,” says the Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP, Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee. “It takes action, commitment and often a great deal of courage to step up to change the lived experience of menopause in the workplace. The Menopause Friendly member organisation commit to sharing their insight and best practice with other employers. I would urge any business that doesn’t yet have a successful workplace strategy in place to get in touch and learn from others to fast-track becoming a menopause friendly employer.”

 

The winners of the 2023 Menopause Friendly Employer Awards are:

 

Menopause Friendly Employer of the Year

Menopause Friendly Employer of the Year – Thames Valley Police

Small Menopause Friendly Employer of the Year – Marine Management Organisation

Highly Commended – Bristol Myers Squibb

 

Most Inclusive Menopause Friendly Employer

Joined Up Care Derbyshire

 

Most Open Workplace

Santander

 

Best Engagement Campaign

Department for Education

 

Most Menopause Friendly Environment

QVC

 

Best Trained Workforce

Bristol Myers Squibb

 

Best Training Initiative

BT Group

Highly Commended – Dentons

 

Best Support Group

WTW

Highly Commended – Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

 

Most Supportive Partner

Huddersfield Town Football Club

 

Community Award – joint winners

Paula Rix – Medical Protection Society

Gill Thomas – Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

 

The Carolyn Lazurus Award

Maureen Montague – University of Greenwich

Awards, HR, Tech, Technology

Xalient Named On the First Ever Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces List

  • The inaugural Global Top 100 is composed of organisations across North America, EMEA, and Australasia
  • Xalient ranks alongside Top 100 companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Concentrix, Experian, Federal Reserve Bank of NY, Gartner, and Rackspace Technology  
  • Earlier this year Xalient was voted among the Top Inspiring Workplaces in EMEA

 

Secure network and digital identity transformation specialist, Xalient, today announced that it has been included in the first ever Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces list. Earlier in the year Xalient was voted among the top best companies in the EMEA Inspiring Workplace Awards 2023.

Independently judged, the Inspiring Workplaces Awards 2023 asked each organisation to complete an entry form consisting of six key elements. These are elements it believes are fundamental to creating an Inspiring Workplace and include: culture and purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion and diversity, communication and employee experience.

 

Commenting on the award, David Bowes, Chief People Officer at Xalient, said: “I am immensely proud that Xalient has been recognised as an Inspiring Workplace not only in EMEA, but worldwide.  We are building a global company and this recognition is important to us as we continue to grow our international footprint and attract the best talent to fuel that growth.”

“Our people and our culture are critical to our success, and we have worked hard to ensure that our development programs and other initiatives to nurture our talent are not only inspiring but are a top priority for the business. In the current economic climate, the focus for most organisations is on optimising the workforce and creating operational efficiencies.  The reality is that the only lever you can pull to influence productivity and business performance is people. So, investing in them is critical to the overall success of the company.”

 

Matt Manners, Founder, The Inspiring Workplaces Group, commented: “There are no geographical boundaries to an Inspiring Workplace and the people who create them. It is with pride that we publish the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces list for the very first time. Congratulations to Xalient who made both their regional list and the new worldwide accolade.”

 

In August, Xalient acquired Integral Partners LLC, a US-based digital identity consulting and advisory firm with over a decade of experience focused exclusively on IAM. The combination of these two dynamic organisations will accelerate future worldwide growth for Xalient.

This new global accolade comes off the back of many other significant recognitions achieved this year, including Xalient being named among Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2023 by the Financial Times for the second consecutive year.  As well as being listed among 40 Best Employers in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work Awards. To learn more about Xalient and its services, visit www.xalient.com

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About Xalient

Xalient addresses the challenges large global enterprises face around networking and security. Headquartered in the UK and with offices in the USA, Xalient counts Kellogg’s, Avis Budget Group, WPP and Keurig Dr Pepper among its clients. It was established eight years ago to disrupt the traditional markets for secure networking, taking advantage of the huge shift to cloud technology that has created high demand for flexible, cost-effective global connectivity and protection against increasingly complex cyber threats.  Combining transformative, software-defined network, security, and communication technologies with intelligent managed services with its AIOps Platform- Martina and driving Zero Trust initiatives that keep the world’s largest brands more resilient, adaptable and responsive to change.

Awards, Business, Business News

North West Tech Firm Connectus Shortlisted for Two Top Business Gongs

LEADING connectivity and business managed services partner Connectus Business Solutions is celebrating a double success.

The growing tech firm has been shortlisted for two of the region’s most prestigious business awards.

Judges at the 2023 Doncaster Business Awards named them among candidates in the categories for Customer Service Of Year and Partnership Of The Year for their work with Xelion , a leading provider of cloud based telephony solutions.

Dave Reynolds, Managing Director at Xelion, added: “We’re delighted to see our partnership with Connectus is being recognised in this way. Businesses, particularly within tech, are always about connections and Roy and his team at Connectus have become great partners for us.”

The results will be announced following judging and an awards ceremony later this year.

Commenting, Roy Shelton, the CEO of Connectus said: “I’m incredibly proud of the team for being shortlisted in these categories. Connectus prides itself on our level of customer service. And we also work hard to build partnerships that work for our clients and with those we collaborate with.

“These awards celebrate the very best of the region’s businesses so we are delighted to be among such illustrious names.”

The nominations come amid a strong year of growth for the Doncaster-based firm, which also bases in Salford and Warrington . Earlier this year they announced new funding with Time Finance – in a partnership which will help accelerate its growth.

Connectus will use Time Finance’s revolving credit facility to help fund an “exciting new phase” of their development that is set to include expansion, additional staff hires and new acquisitions.

Connectus’ mantra of reducing cost, complexity and risk for its clients, has helped to accelerate revenue growth by more than 47 percent in the past year. Earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization are now at 18 percent.

Awards, HR, News, Tech, Technology

HR applicant tracking software company Talos360 voted the best medium-sized tech business to work in 2023

Talos360 has been voted the best medium-sized tech company to work for in the UK, according to a new independent study announced this week.

The HR-tech company was ranked best overall in the Best Workplace in Tech Awards 2023 in the medium sized category after having been ranked nineth across all business category sectors earlier in the year.

Talos360 saw its tech ranking rise from fifth place in 2022 to 1st place in 2023.

The HR applicant tracking system, employee engagement and talent acquisition software company was voted the Best Overall Winner in the category based on a trust index score of 99% compared to the UK average trust rating of 54%.

Talos360’s CEO, Janette Martin, said: “We are very proud to have achieved the best overall score in our tech category in only our second year in taking part in the Best Places to Work league table.”

“It is testament to all the hard work of our employees and the pride they take in making us one of the best companies in the UK.”

Launched over eleven years ago, Talos360 has pioneered innovations in HR software to meet the recruitment needs of businesses and has firmly established itself as a market leader in talent SAAS solutions and online recruitment media.

The innovative HR company is recognised as one of the most exciting and fastest growing people tech businesses in the UK, working for great employers ranging from Homebase to Cote Brasserie.

“It’s great to get recognised and a wonderful honour to know we are one of the best places in the UK to work for and we will be celebrating with our employees and clients,” added Talos360’s CEO Janette Martin.

The Best Places to Work index, ranks companies who were certified in the UK in the last 12 months and met the minimum 65% trust index threshold.