A FIRM specialising in software consultancy has expanded after opening a North-East office.

Arena Group has moved into a base in Stockton after growing its customer base, which includes Durham Trinity School.

The office is the business' sixth to open across the country, with Mark Williams, from Middlesbrough, and Ken Cross, from Barnard Castle, County Durham, heading up the new premises.

Adrian Fitzpatrick, Arena Group managing director, said: “We are delighted to be cementing our presence in the North-East and to be welcoming Mark and Ken to significantly grow our customer base in the region.”

The company was founded in 1991 selling photocopiers, and now provides hardware, software, service and consultancy advice for organisations to cut costs.