Cambridge IT expertise reaches the Falkland Islands

From High Green in Cambridge to the Falkland Islands is an exotic stride for any business but Cambridge MC has offices there as well as in Cambridge & London in the UK, New York, Paris, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Singapore, Prague and Helsinki. Further expansion is planned in the near future.

The company secured support from the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) having previously established Falklands IT (FIT) which will now start offering a full suite of managed IT and professional services to the entire Falkland Islands.

Cambridge MC was chosen following a rigorous process and proposal submission to the FIDC Board, which determined the company would move quickly to expand its in-country operations in IT services. It will provide a mix of permanent, on-Island support in IT equipment and systems and applications, as well as full remote support services.

This is the start of offering a full suite of IT services to meet the needs of the Falkland Islands. Additionally, Cambridge MC will also offer project-based IT work for the business community and Falkland Islands Government (FIG).

As part of the support, FIDC is providing a cost-neutral, unsecured loan to Cambridge MC, to be repaid to FIDC over a period of years, as the newly established FIT entity grows.

Last year, Cambridge MC was appointed by The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) as telecoms consultant to undertake a root-and-branch review of the technical, legal and regulatory frameworks that operate in the Falkland Islands and support FIG through the necessary procurement and legal processes to establish a secure telecoms future for the Falklands.

Tim Passingham, Chairman of Cambridge MC said: “We are delighted to be selected for this partnership and consider it an enormous privilege to be asked to help the Falklands as it seeks to dramatically improve its digital skills and grow its digital economy.

“The Cambridge MC – and new Falklands IT (FIT) team – are looking forward to working with the businesses, government, and the community to address their IT needs, plus helping with the wider digital transformation of the Falkland Islands for the benefit of all the people living and working on the Islands.”

Zachary Franklin, Managing Director of FIDC, added: “FIDC was impressed with the proposal from Cambridge MC, its range of proposed IT services, mix of local and remote support and the development of a much-needed industry in the Falkland Islands. FIDC is happy to support Cambridge MC and the FIT team as they establish themselves in the Falkland Islands and help grow the IT services industry locally.”

Cambridge MC has grown to over 200 consultants working on projects in 22 countries. Its capabilities focus on supporting the private and public sector with their people, process and digital technology challenges. In November 2024, Cambridge MC acquired Cambridge-based PR and marketing agency, cofinitive.