Managing director sets up new technology firm

Tim Walker was previously the managing director of Fareham-based Taylor Made Computer Solutions.

Now, together with other professionals, he has launched Aura Technology.

Tim said: ‘In preparing to launch the company, we conducted a huge amount of research into the market and found that although many managed service providers claim to offer a strategic relationship with clients, few achieve this in practice on any meaningful level.

‘A strategic approach is key to maximising efficiency, profitability and return on investment in technology, which is why Aura places great emphasis on building relationships at board or senior level to really have a positive impact on the businesses we work with.

Tim, along with Pete Hughes, launched Aura after identifying that in general many IT providers claim to take a strategic approach but very often fail to live up to their promises.

Aura, based in Southampton, has developed a strategic review that would normally form the first engagement with a new client. This benchmarks the performance of the existing infrastructure, and identifies issues or opportunities for improvement.