Razorblue stays sharp with network investment

IT specialist Razorblue is investing more than £100,000 upgrading its network as the business continues to enjoy rapid growth.

With bases in Catterick, Leeds and York, the company offers consultancy, managed IT services, hosted solutions and connectivity for SMEs, business parks and public sector organisations across the UK.

Razorblue saw its turnover leap by more than 55% in the 2011-2012 period and is now investing in its network to provide faster connectivity for its clients.

The company said the new 10GB backbone network spans several data centres and business parks across the North East and Yorkshire, allowing it to provide connectivity that is “robust and cost effective.”

Chris Gill, commercial director of Razorblue, said: “This marks the first phase of our £120,000 network upgrade programme. We are committed to being at the forefront of ISP services and, by moving our entire infrastructure to a common platform, we can ensure that the service we provide is second to none.

“This new core network is much faster and offers a number of new features. It gives us a strong foundation for expansion and will enable us to offer new and innovative services.”

Technical director Dan Kitchen added: “Having already used some Juniper devices within our network with excellent results in the past, we felt their equipment was the only option and will offer very real benefits to both our current and future clients.

“Our network upgrade means that companies can now access bandwidth at a fraction of the cost offered by national providers.”

Mr Kitchen launched Razorblue in 2006. Last year the business re-located to larger premises at Colburn Business Park in Catterick to allow for further expansion. It plans to create five more jobs in the next 12 months.

Last year the business recruited ten new members of staff, doubling its workforce to 20.