THE Clarus Networks Group has appointed a new chief technology officer (CTO), following almost tripled revenue and double employee numbers across all areas in the last year.
Paul Coffey has taken on the role of CTO after the connectivity and network specialist group became one of only a handful of authorised resellers of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink last year.
Since SpaceX first launched Starlink – a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite system providing high-speed, low-latency broadband internet services – in 2019, their connection service has tripled the number of customers to 1.5 million in less than a year.
Clarus uses Starlink and other wireless connection technologies – like mobile private networks – to bring fast connectivity to businesses anywhere and supporting clients working in energy, construction, healthcare, retail, transport and maritime.
Combined with LEO satellite connectivity, wireless technology is enabling organisations to become more productive and efficient, regardless of their location.
The Scotland-based business currently has over 500 global enterprise Starlink deployments, with clients across Europe, Africa, North America, and South America.
New Clarus CTO Paul Coffey has joined the team bringing extensive experience as a business leader and wireless connectivity specialist, previously serving as CEO of the Scotland 5G Centre – a national centre dedicated to the uptake of advanced connectivity.
Derek Phillips, Group Managing Director at The Clarus Networks Group, said: “Now is the perfect time to bring onboard Paul Coffey, who is working with our experienced team to implement hybrid technology strategies for clients in all sectors.”
Paul Coffey added: “I’ve already seen how high-speed, low-latency connectivity can revolutionise industry by joining data to operations, including enabling real time monitoring to improve health and safety, reduce costs and lower carbon emissions.
“I’m excited to be connecting more businesses using Starlink and private 5G networks, playing a key part in Clarus’ integrated connectivity solution.”
The Clarus Networks Group was established in 2014 by husband-and-wife team Derek and Debra Phillips, offering customers networking services to connect businesses with their teams across the world.
