ITRS Group plc, the provider of predictive, real-time, proactive systems and application management products to the worlds financial community, were announced as the overall national winners for Excellence in Innovation of the International Trade Awards 2009 for commitment to export, sponsored and presented by HSBC Bank Plc.
The board members of ITRS, as the London region winners, were invited to a luncheon at the House of Lords hosted by Lord Hesketh, where they were chosen as the national winners of this very prestigious award.
Ian Campbell OBE, Chairman of the judges:
ITRS has shown true Excellence in Innovation coupled with a clear commitment to international expansion. Their provision of vital technological protection to the software and systems of major financial institutions has made them into a global leader in their field.
Stuart Nivison, Head of Trade and Supply Chain, Europe, HSBC:
ITRS stood out as clear winners and are an outstanding example of UK technological success overseas in a highly competitive sector. Their customer base is second to none and is a great example for other UK businesses of what can be achieved by targeting the global and not just the local market.
Stephen Bates, CEO of ITRS Group Plc:
Clearly, we are delighted that Ian Campbell OBE, Chairman of the judges, and his team chose ITRS as winners of the Excellence in Innovation award; it is very prestigious and will feature prominently in our offices. The award has become part of ITRSs history and our challenge is to ensure that this success is replicated in the future. In order to achieve this we will need to continue to focus on clients, products and staff.
L.D.