2nd January 2007

The training division of Harbrook Training and Consultancy has moved into Ireland to increase the company’s presence in the Emerald Isle and expand its global presence.

Harbrook has taken over the training portfolio of Darach Technology after the Dublin-based company decided to move out of the sector. As the relationships between Harbrook and the new customers grow, the company will look to recruit highly qualified, Cisco accredited trainers to meet the needs of its growing client base.

Harbrook is already a Cisco Learning Solution Partner (CLSP  - as part of the Harbrook / Synergy consortium) and the company’s consultancy division already operates in Ireland, working with a number of large telecommunications companies and service providers, some of which form part of the training portfolio Harbrook is taking on from Darach.

By taking on Darach’s training work, Harbrook’s presence in Ireland is expanded, continuing the international growth of the company. Harbrook recently signed a global partnership with international market-leader in internet networking, Cisco Systems Inc. to support Cisco Advanced Services in the design and implementation of Cisco NMS/OSS products and solutions across Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Initially, Harbrook’s trainers will be available to visit clients in their offices or in venues across Ireland. However, long-term developments may include opening a dedicated centre in Ireland to add to Harbrook’s training premises in London, Leeds and Manchester.

Harbrook offers accredited Cisco courses, as well as training needs analysis (TNA) and bespoke training aimed at network managers at companies of all sizes.

Andy Brooks, director of Harbrook, said: “Harbrook already has a presence in Ireland, with customers there using our consultancy division. The addition of Darach’s training business to our portfolio is the latest move in our global expansion and means that we now have both divisions operational in Ireland.

“Through our growing relationship with Cisco Systems and by expanding our client base with moves such as taking over Darach’s training work, we aim to continue to build Harbrook Training and Consultancy into a world leader in our fields.”

Harbrook UK
Headquarters : Claro Court Business Centre, Claro Rd,
Harrogate, N.Yorks, HG3 1 NY UK
Training Center: 60 Mark Lane London EC3
Tel: +44(0)845 850 8060
Fax: +44(0) 1423 520996
Email: info@harbrook.net
Website: www.harbrook.net