Ideagen to launch enhanced Research and Development department
03/08/2018 Ideagen plc
Babble&Geek founder, Kim Fowler, appointed as Head of R&D as Ideagen looks to innovate, improve and build its next generation of productsIdeagen Plc, the UK-based, global software firm, is launching an enhanced research and development operation as it looks to strengthen its product suite and identify opportunities for innovation.
The company is one of the fastest growing firms operating in the multi-billion Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) market and already has some of the most successful software applications in that space. The new R&D department will be at the forefront of the company's efforts to innovate, improve and build the next generation of its software applications.
Kim Fowler, who is currently Chief Development Architect at Ideagen, is tasked with leading the department and will become Head of Research & Development.
Kim said: "The new R&D department marks an excellent opportunity for myself and the company to really take research and development within Ideagen to the next level.
"The remit of the R&D team will be to focus on how we can innovate, improve and build the next generation of our products. This will involve working directly with employees across development, sales, support and technical services to truly understand what and where our focus on innovation should be in order to deliver the most value.
"These are exciting times for the company, and this is certainly a challenge that I am very much looking forward to."
Kim joined the Ideagen Group in August 2016 following the acquisition of Covalent Software Ltd, where he was a Principal Software Developer.
Since then he has successfully held several positions within the organisation, including his latest position as Chief Development Architect.
He is also a respected Consultant having launched his own company, Babble&Geek, in 1997 and has offered guidance directly and indirectly to a range of clients in the form of Tesco, Sainsburys, NASA, ESA and Northrup Grumman.
Ian Hepworth, Ideagen's Chief Technology Officer, said: "Research and development are absolutely critical for any organisation operating in the software and general technology industry. At Ideagen, we have amazing, world class products and an outstandingly talented and experienced workforce, but we understand and have recognised that there can be no room for complacency in what is a constantly changing and ever evolving sector.
"I am really looking forward - and am very excited - to see the impact that a dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled R&D department will have on our organisation, our products and our future."
Ian added: "Kim's passion and experience are second to none and I truly believe this is an outstanding step for everyone involved. The launch of our new R&D department and the appointment of Kim will be the cornerstone in shifting our cultural focus towards innovation to ensure we stay among the leading players in a GRC space that is filled with opportunity."
For more information, please contact:
Ideagen Plc
Ergo House
Mere Way
Ruddington Fields Business Park
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6JS
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1629 699100
Email: joseph.obrien@ideagen.com
Web: www.ideagen.com
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