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First Ministeropens newtechnologyhub W
ales First Minister, Carwyn Jones, yesterday opened anew technology hub at Newport-
based Cassidian UK which showcases the company’s latest advances in the global fight against cyber crime. Cassidian, the security and
defence division of EADS, has invested asignificant amount to build the display area at the Celtic Springs complex. Michael Stevens, CEO
Cassidian UK, said: “Our vision was to create aflexible, engaging space featuring easy-to-grasp demonstrations of complex ICT, network and cyber security technologies for our local SMEs, customers and partners. “As one of the top four cyber
security organisations in the UK we recognise the need to support our supply chain in understanding both the threat and solutions that are available.” The plan is to use the
Technology Hub to host meetings of industry bodies, such as the CBI and ESTNet (the Electronic and Software Technologies Network for Wales), and show other organisations some of the technologies that might help them manage their data and informationsecurity more effectively. Cassidian also has an
ongoing involvement with local schools and hopes the demonstrations will inspire Welsh school children to follow STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Maths) subjects through to acareer in ICT and engineering. The First Minister said: “ICT
and cyber security is agrowing issue for companies and having the ability to protect your data, informationand systems from attack is essential in today’s inter-connected business world. “This development
recognises Wales’ reputation for having highly skilled staff in this growing sector. It is really encouraging to see companies like Cassidian inspiring, motivating and engaging young people in the STEM subjects and playing apart in developing the next generationofscientists, engineers and techniciansthat we will need to support astrong knowledge based economy in Wales.”
Cassidian understandsthat
the impact of poor information and data security management extends beyond an organisation’s own boundaries and asingle virus can penetrate the defences of one company and spread like apandemic to both customers and suppliers through afew clicks on a computer keyboard. In recognition of the growing
cyber threat, leading UK Defence organisations last week announced the launch of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership, which sees the industry working together to enhance and improve cyber security for the Defence Sector. BAE Systems, British Telecom, Cassidian, CGI-Logia, Hewlett
First Minister Carwyn Jones
Packard, Lockheed Martin, Rolls- Royce, Selex and Thales are all DCPP members who will be working collaboratively with CPNI (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure), GCHQ and MOD to identify and strengthen potential weak links throughout the defence supply chain, which includes a substantialnumber of companies based in Wales.
Laurastrengthens theteam
Specsavers in Cwmbran has strengthened its optical team with the addition of anewly qualified dispensing optician. Following her qualification,
Laura Morris, 24, from Pontypool, will be responsible for all technical issues with lenses, including ensuring they are fitted in frames correctly, and will also form part of the management team at the Llewellyn Walk store. Laura has been working at the
store for four years as an optical assistant, but has spent the last three years juggling her full-time role with studying for her qualifications, including weekly assignments. Laura said: “When Istarted here at
Laura Morris with Rhys Williams
Specsavers Cwmbran as an assistant, Ididn’t know much about the optics industry. It was daunting at first, but Iquickly fell in love with
optics, and I’ve never wanted to leave since. “I’m really grateful to the
store, who were kind enough to help pay for my course, and I’m already looking at other courses in areas such as contact lenses to develop further. Everyone here has been really supportive and I’ve been able to get some great advice from experienced people along the way, which stood me in good stead both on the course, and will continue to as Ibegin my new role.”
Store director, Rhys Williams, said: “We’d like to
congratulate Laura on qualifying as adispensing optician. In her time at the store, she has built up agreat rapport with our customers and is a familiar face for the community here.”
Tuesday July 9, 2013
Law firm creates new jobs
ANEWPORT based conveyancing firm has taken steps to revitalise the city’s growth withamajor recruitment drive. National conveyancing specialists,
Convey Law, in Newport, has expanded its business with nine new staff and is looking to expand its conveyancing team even more, with an opportunity for both conveyancersand paralegals to join their team. Convey Law’s new recruits, who
come from in and around the Newport area, include aconveyancer, atitle checker, alegal assistant and an office junior.
Lloyd Davies, managing director of
Convey Law said: “Convey Law is currently looking to recruit additional conveyancers. We have had anumber of opportunities to develop our business recently. “We do not take on new
opportunities which we cannot service effectively and hence we need the personnel to maintain our high service standards.” New staff members include Louise
Lavelle, 26, of Newport, a conveyancing assistant, Sophie Jones- Orchard, 17, of Newport, an office junior, and Paige Sanders, 19, a conveyancing assistant.
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