NETWORKING, security and unified communications specialist Kevin Almond has rejoined technology firm ITPS to take up the senior role of head of professional services, after a four-year spell away from the business.

Gateshead-based ITPS specialises in data centre, IT consultancy, implementation and support for a national client base, and Mr Almond's new role will see him head up the 30-strong consultancy, project management, install and managed services teams.

ITPS managing director Garry Sheriff said: “Kevin is highly regarded in the technical community, and we are delighted to welcome him back. His appointment is part of our strategy to recruit only the top experts in their field, to maintain our reputation as the region’s ‘A team’ in terms of technical expertise and breadth of knowledge.

“Going into our 16th year of steady growth in turnover and profit makes this an exciting time for the business, and we look forward to Kevin playing an essential part in achieving our growth targets.”