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Powergroup has appointed Ryan Van Klaveren as Technical Architect. Established in 1995, Powergroup is a business-focussed ISP and Virtual Network Supplier, providing solutions to clients of all sizes. We have our own backbone network, and specialise in solving business issues with innovative technical solutions, such as our proven range of managed WAN services.

Ryan, a Cisco Certified Network Professional/Design Associate, has joined us from Internet Solutions (a member of Dimension Data), where he was responsible for rolling out medium to large scale WAN solutions using predominately MPLS VPN technology.

Ryan has been involved in the ISP arena for many years working on very high profile international based clients while working closely with international partners: AT&T, Global Crossing, Masergy, Cable & Wireless.

In his new role Ryan will be responsible for designing, providing and maintaining secure networks both internally and for our clients. He will be acting as chief design authority for network solutions and managing our teams of networking, system administration and software development specialists in order to deliver a variety of services and solutions.

Ryan said of his appointment: "Powergroup has provided a platform with many avenues to explore, with the next step to become a converged communications Service Provider – Our key to future growth will be in the ability to provide the infrastructure, bandwidth and support services that would enable people and businesses to share information and interact with one another – anywhere, at any time, over any protocol. Watch this space – many exciting times and things to come in the near future."

Phil Wattis, Powergroup Director added: "Ryan is a welcome addition to our growing team, and is a superb fit for the role. His level of expertise and professionalism will help complement our existing team in addition to shaping our future products and services. We very much look forward to working with him."