GARDNER SYSTEMS: SOLVING IT CHALLENGES

Gardner Systems is a leading IT firm based in Liverpool. For 38 years, it has helped customers solve IT challenges and use technology cost-effectively, efficiently and securely. As a company of long standing, it is used to change, and this January saw two big shifts.

Firstly, it welcomed new CEO Wayne Miller to its team. Wayne is an experienced IT executive and is excited by the opportunity joining Gardner brings. “The chance to come and work with Frank Coward (Company Chairman) and such as well-established and respected team very rarely comes along. It was just too good to turn down”, he added. Alongside the arrival of Wayne, is the companies move from its long time Wavertree base into its new office in the heart of Liverpool’s commercial district. Wayne added “Talking with Frank, it was clear we wanted to find better ways to serve our customers, so when we got the chance to relocate to the heart of Liverpool, we jumped at it”.

While there has been change the company’s values remain the same. “Our job continues to be to deliver services to address the most pressing IT challenges our customers face” added Miller.

Gardner continues to help its customers with a range of services, recent examples include.

• Cloud optimisation: A free cloud optimization service has helped its customers better understand cloud usage and save 30-50% on their cloud spend.

• Cost-effective licencing: A new Microsoft licencing deal has allowed it to help customers more effectively buy their Microsoft licencing.

• Security services: Cyber security continues to be a priority. Gardner’s helps its customers with security reviews, penetration testing, and in gaining accreditations like Cyber

Essentials in the most cost-effective way.

• Managed Security: The cyberthreat is daunting for businesses with many lacking resources to address it. A new managed security service is allowing it to take that challenge on for its customers.

While some things have changed, Gardner’s continues to deliver the same leading IT service that is has for 38 years. Wayne, Frank and the team are focussed on continuing to do so for many years to come.