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Ascot Barclay Group, Guernsey, which was last year named UK Cyber Security Consultancy of the Year, has been acquired by global specialist security company West Sealand International.
West Sealand International (WSI), which is headquartered in Guernsey, has experienced significant expansion since it was launched in 2016 and now has an office in Washington and consultants in Scandinavia, United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia. The company offers 360-degree approach to security from security masterplan design and security consultancy to specialist training services, technology and cyber security.
‘Understanding that security is a fusion of risk and that cyber is very much a part of a daily risk faced by all, we recognised that we needed to enhance our ability to deliver and tender for cyber security contracts,’ said Jesper Lundsgaard, director of West Sealand International.
‘The strategic acquisition of respected companies such as Ascot Barclay Group will enable us to acquire critical mass much quicker.’
Ascot Barclay Group provides cyber security products and services to protect the businesses, customers, and shareholders of Channel Islands companies.
‘Ascot Barclay Group, which will rebrand with immediate effect as West Sealand Digital, is one of a number of specialist companies that we are looking to acquire over the coming months,’ said director Mike Allen.
West Sealand International’s central team is based in Guernsey and the company is currently looking for offices to accommodate future growth.
‘We did consider other places to headquarter the company but Guernsey offered us exactly what we needed. The support we have had from the States and advisors has been excellent and without that “open for business” approach, we wouldn’t be here. Building a team here and investing back in the island demonstrates our long-term commitment to Guernsey,’ said Mr Allen.
