Datasharp poised for expansion in Truro

A LEADING UK telecoms and photocopier company based in Truro isentering its fourth decade as an employer in the city.

Datasharp has its head office on Truro Business Park and supportsa growing network of regional offices across the UK.

The firm is a market leader in phone systems and documentsolutions for businesses and has forged enviable supplierrelationships with industry giants such as Siemens, Shoretel, Sharpand BT.

The company is poised for expansion with new products andservices which, it is predicted, will bring about its mostsuccessful financial year to date. As Cornwall looks forward to next-generation broadband, Datasharp is leading the way with superfastinternet connections for businesses available now, ahead of manynational competitors.

The firm's new package, known as Optimum Connect, offersrevolutionary fibre-optic and high-speed ethernet firstmiletechnology to give clients fast and reliable telephone and internetconnectivity.

Optimum Connect is the latest addition to Datasharp's range ofservices that already includes calls, lines, telephone systems,unified communications and document management equipment. Thecompany has come a long way, having built upon its beginnings as asupplier of copying equipment.

As well as many small and medium-sized businesses in Cornwall,Datasharp works with British Airways and the Royal YachtingAssociation and recently provided the communications behind thelatest series of Granada's reality TV show, I'm A Celebrity Get MeOut Of Here, connecting studio to jungle. "It's a very exciting timeto be in the industry and staff morale at Datasharp has never beenso good," said operations director Jane Cockcroft.

"The whole Datasharp team is highly motivated and enthusiasticabout the direction the company is taking, which is clearlyreflected in the exceptional level of customer service we provide.It's great to be starting 2011 on such a high."

Chief executive Paul McIntosh added: "Datasharp has shown thatit's not all doom and gloom in business and that we - and Cornwall -have a great deal in the future to be excited about. Datasharp isproud to be at the forefront of business communications in Cornwalland beyond. We believe there are exciting times ahead and we areforecast to have our best financial year yet."