January 2010

As was the case for many service companies, 2009 was a consolidation year for Circle Group Services.

The recession meant that many projects were 'shelved' or abandoned completely, with all the obvious knock-on effects. For Circle Group Services however many of these effects constituted  opportunities. The retention of older mainframe systems that may have been fated in other times, presented new requirements for us to maintain and enhance those systems and applications in order to deliver 'business as usual'. In some cases, the abandoned projects may not now be resurrected for several years and Circle are proud to have given our clients the ability to take more time in formulating I.T. strategy, safe in the knowledge that their existing systems remain  reliable, scalable and maintainable.

As in the past, Circle enter 2010 with a determination to provide the very best in specialist services to IBM mainframe users young & old and near & far.

January 2009

2008 was another successful year for Circle Group Services and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients for their ongoing patronage.

Despite being around for so many years and sometimes assuming that we know everyone there is to know within our community, it is always pleasant to serve first-time customers and provide them with the type of service that establishes Circle as the preferred option for the future when it comes to dealing with IBM mainframe systems and applications.

We were again pleased to attend the IDUG Eorpoe & GSE UK Working Groups Conferences in October and delighted to discover that far from being a dying breed, as occasionally mooted by some, our community is thriving and as vibrant as ever.

December 2006

Circle Computer Group has devolved its Consultancy, Services and Support operations to Circle Group Services. Dave Dando, formerly Divisional Director of Services at Circle Computer Group will be taking on the role of Managing Director at Circle Group Services.

Dave Dando welcomed the initiative, stating that "this will allow the services side of the business to gain a higher profile in the U.K. and Europe, while Circle Computer Group continues to expand its successful database migration transparency products business worldwide".

As associates, Dave & Circle Computer Group MD Stephen Mason will work closely together to ensure that the reputation for reliable & efficient customer service, that Circle has built over many years, will be maintained in every sector. Existing clients should remain assured therefore that Stephen, Dave and their respective teams will continue to be available as required to discuss any aspect of our operations.