GTi Hall of Fame
GTi has helped dozens of businesses to start over the years. For some businesses, the University of Glamorgan’s GTi scheme proved to be the lifesaver. Sian Hughes, the entrepreneur behind two successful businesses – Nail Divas and the Nail Training Academy – told us “Words can’t express how grateful I am for the support I’ve had. It provided me with a professional business address, somewhere to hold meetings and also a ready-made training room.” Nail Divas was soon able to expand and look for new team members. It is now run as a small franchise.
Some businesses have gone on to achieve enormous success and a high profile in their markets. In this section, you will find information about a handpicked selection of showcase businesses that have outgrown GTi and achieved high profile successes.
TiGra Networks
TiGra Networks, founded by Tim Long :http://www.tigranetworks.co.uk/Pages
Tim Long’s passion for computer technology led him to set up TiGra Networks. Tim graduated from the University of Glamorgan with a BSc. in Computer Studies in 1986, and after a spell working for Nortel Networks and Cisco Systems in California’s Silicon Valley, Tim returned to Wales with a mission to help local businesses.
TiGra Networks help local businesses make better use of the technology they already have and to understand and embrace new technology. Most business owners don’t want to worry about technology or spend much time learning about it. TiGra Networks take all that off their customers’ hands. Acting as outsourced IT department, TiGra Networks handle the installation, maintenance and systems support, while customers just get on with running the business.
TiGra Networks have an informal style and hope to appeal to even the smallest of businesses; but make no mistake: we know our stuff! The first local company to qualify as a Microsoft Small Business Specialist, TiGra Networks offer free business assessments – so give us a call today – what have you got to lose?
TiGra Networks is pleased to be a Member of the GTi Business Network.
ComGem
ComGem is an internet and marketing applications company, providing solutions using the latest technologies. As well as allowing clients to benefit from updating their own website, ComGem enables clients to send professional and targeted emails – with advanced tracking functionality.
ComGem’s key differentiator is the quality of their applications and the price – with solutions starting from just £15 for email marketing and £20 for a website that clients can update themselves. More information about ComGem’s services and applications can be found at www.comgem.com.
Comgem started life at GTi and have moved to the Welsh Assembly Digital Media Initiative following the development of our innovative approach to merging technology and marketing.
Team Metalogic Limited
Metalogic was founded by its current Managing Director, Michael Parfitt, at the beginning of 2003. Following a two-year period of steady growth achieved by focusing on quality of service and the building of strong client relationships, the company was incorporated in June 2005 and now acts as an outsourced IT department for a wide range of businesses, removing the responsibility and worry of IT strategies, this allowing them to concentrate on their primary business activities.
Team Metalogic provides a fresh and modern approach to Information Technology with simplicity and professionalism at its core. This approach has been core to the success and growth of the company.
Metalogic offer three main services to small and medium enterprises; New Media / Web Development, IT Support and IT Consultancy. With this in mind, it is possible to provide these SME’s with a complete IT service spanning from conception to implementation to maintenance. This service is provided in an always professional and personalised manner, striving to serve businesses with the solutions they need, when they need them, at a cost that is both reasonable and justifiable.
Thanks to a growing client portfolio, in June 2007 Metalogic acquired office space in the same building as GTi and recruited additional support staff. In 2010 the re-branded Team Metalogic continues to grow, having acquired larger office accommodation in the Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Abercynon.
For further information, visit www.metalogicnewmedia.com
MIGRA-CAP (UK) LTD
Migra-Cap International is a company which produces a Migraine relief solution to help Migraine sufferers and people who suffer headaches.
A cold- and dark-therapy solution which helps migraine sufferers, Migra-cap was located in GTi in the very early days of the business, and is now a successful, international business.
Visit our web-site: www.Migracap.com
