Infotel set to double in size after investing £1m in business

North Tyneside software company, Infotel UK Consulting, is planning to double in size after investing £1m in new offices and recruitment.

Infotel develops custom-made software and applications for commercial clients such as Nissan and Virgin Money, and the tech firm currently employs around 40 people. Following its £1m investment, the company plans to double its headcount over the next two years and is looking to establish an innovation lab at its new offices in Longbenton.

Mundeep Nayyar, managing director of Infotel UK said: “The technology sector in Newcastle upon Tyne is estimated to be worth almost £1bn and growing more than twice as fast as the rest of the economy. With access to leading blue-chip businesses that need Infotel UK’s services and nearly 25,000 students in higher education, the city is the ideal location to find and cultivate new talent and to grow a high-tech software business. It’s a perfect storm for investment as we look to offer more and better solutions to our clients while maintaining our dedication to quality customer service and delivery.”

Infotel will also invest in growing its expertise in emerging technologies such as Block Chain, artificial intelligence, and big data. The investment has been supported by a six-figure funding package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. The money has allowed Infotel to move its operations from Orion Business Park to its new offices at Balliol Business Park, in Longbenton, where it will establish a new innovation lab and collaboration space.

The new office was officially opened at a ribbon cutting ceremony that was attended by Infotel’s founder, plus representatives from North Tyneside Council and the Department for International Trade (DIT).

Graham Stuart, Minister for Investment at the DIT, said: “With a wealth of investment opportunities across the UK and a growing economy, it’s no surprise that we are Europe’s number one destination for foreign direct investment. Newcastle is currently home to 25,000 students in higher education, and Infotel’s investment is further proof that the city – part of the Northern Powerhouse – is the ideal location in Europe to find and cultivate new talent and grow a high-tech software business. Utilising a network spread across more than 100 countries to scope out opportunities for British businesses, my international economic department is the focal point for Government to attract global investment, providing jobs and prosperity across all regions and nations of the UK.”

Coun Bruce Pickard, deputy mayor of North Tyneside said: “Infotel UK has made North Tyneside its home since launching in 2015 so its fantastic news that the company has chosen to expand in the borough, which is testament to the skills and experience of our local workforce. This new office on Balliol Business Park marks exciting times for Infotel UK and the council looks forward to working with the team as it continues its growth plans.”