IT firm has new base on Wearside

May 21 2008 by Peter McCusker, The Journal

A LEADING firm of financial advisers and accountants is expanding its IT division with the opening of its first North East office.

Armstrong Watson Computer Solutions, the external IT division of the Armstrong Watson Group (AW) which has 12 offices throughout the region, has opened a new office at Sunderland’s Rainton Bridge Business Park.

The company has moved to the e-volve centre at Rainton Bridge as part of a planned expansion of its IT services division. Its head office is in Carlisle and the firm is looking to grow its business in the North East.

AW has been supported by Sunderland City Council which has worked closely with the firm’s management to attract them to the city and find premises that match their needs.

The company is initially employing a workforce of five to provide IT implementation, training and support on a full range of Sage and Pegasus Business software solutions.

Andrew Fisher, managing director, said: “We want to provide North East businesses with a very personal alternative for these services from a small and dedicated team.

“Sunderland is an attractive location and we’re looking forward to growing the business from here.”

The Armstrong Watson Computer Solutions team provides comprehensive network, hardware and infrastructure support services to many SMEs.