I’ve spent the last 28 years as Managing Director of ACS Office Solutions, building the business with a great friend, John Harley & our peers. Over the years we have become a leading provider of IT Managed Services, Cloud Solutions, Workplace Design & Interiors and more recently, Cyber Security Solutions. At its peak, ACS was a company of more than 100 people with annual revenues north of £30 million. In November 2022 our next chapter began when we were acquired by Bechtle, Europe’s largest IT company, with similar specialities to ACS… IT Solutions, Cloud Technology, Cyber Security, Software Solutions, Hybrid Infrastructure & The Modern Workplace. We typically help clients with the below challenges: ● Uncertainty with their long-term IT strategy ● Lack of plans around business continuity & security ● Complicated IT procurement processes ● Their internal support team is overwhelmed with the day to day IT security & support● A desire to create a Modern Workplace with the latest IT & interiors● And a mission to enhance the user experience wherever people workWe work with clients across Professional Services, Recruitment, Automotive, Government Organisations, Healthcare, Financial Services, Education, Retail, & Logistics. On LinkedIn I share thoughts on Modern Workplace, Cyber Security, IT strategy, and what I believe to be important in building a successful business today. I’ve been a Chamber Board Director for 9 years working with peers to improve our local economy & continue to be a big advocate for Northamptonshire. I’m passionate about new ways of working & am keen to see how smart buildings, ESG & new tech like Ai will continue to impact how we work.Over the years I’ve also helped in the success stories of companies like Datastore365, ACS Recruitment, Starting Off, and FormFive. I’ve also worked with the Microsoft Advisory Board for several years.Alongside the success of ACS & my family, 2 proud achievements in life would be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro & running the London Marathon in 2009, raising over £10,000 for Cynthia Hospice & the hospice that cared for my Mother. I enjoy most sports, particularly Golf & Tennis both as a spectator & player. I’m also partial to a glass of red or three! As a good friend of mine used to say, it’s important to ‘smell the flowers’ ⛳️🎾🍷 Anyway, thanks for reading if you got this far! If you are looking to improve the IT, Security, or physical environment in your business, I’d be more than happy to have a chat and see where I can help. 📞 01604 704 000 📧 jon.thorpe@bechtle.com