Blue Arrow speeds recruitment services with ntl:Telewest Business

ntl: Telewest Business, the supplier of communications services to the public and private sectors, is helping recruitment specialist Blue Arrow to enhance its services through fast, secure communications linking its 140 UK offices. Personnel are now able to share and utilise confidential documents faster and more securely.

Blue Arrow, based in Luton, Bedfordshire, is a specialist provider of recruitment services to the office, industrial, catering, driving and construction industries. Due to the fast-moving nature of the recruitment industry, Blue Arrow relies heavily on the rapid and secure flow of sensitive information between recruitment executives and support personnel.

ìIn the modern world it is important to have the reassurance that personal data and information is completely secure,î said Stuart McBride, Managing Director, Blue Arrow. ìA network that not only provides fast and efficient links between everyone involved in the recruitment process, but also provides assurance that the data being exchanged is kept confidential, is invaluable. Discretion is key and we now have complete confidence in our ability to maintain the highest of standards, whatever our future growth.î

Founded more than 40 years ago, Blue Arrow is today one of the UKís largest recruitment businesses.

ìCompletely secure communication is vital in the recruitment industry as highly sensitive information is transferred between candidates, agents and potential employers,î said Chris Shilton, IT infrastructure manager for Blue Arrow. ìThe improvements in efficiency resulting from the new network will undoubtedly help us stay ahead of the competition. Staff will feel even more confident in their work with this faster, more reliable network in place.î

John Cunningham, director of business markets for ntl: Telewest Business, said: ìTo remain competitive in business you need a 21st century network and we are providing this across the country. For Blue Arrow, the ability to conduct day-to- day business securely is fundamental to business success. The new network will not only enable the company to enjoy such benefits, but also achieve cost savings, improved efficiency and increased throughput of important informationî.