The Company was established in 1975 by Andrew Parkin, Professor of Systems Analysis at De Montfort University (then known as Leicester Polytechnic). Incorporated in 1987, Ethitec acquired its own premises at Millstone Lane, Leicester in 1989, and has subsequently expanded considerably, sustaining profitability and a positive cash flow throughout.
In May 1997, following the retirement of the original owners, the company was acquired by Ethitec Ltd, a company formed to facilitate a Management Buy-Out. Ethitec is now managed by Simon Taylor (Managing Director), Paula Taylor (Finance Director), Anya Zarb (HR Director), and Stuart Zarb (Technical Director).
Ethitec's business covers application software package sales, bespoke software development; and the associated provision of support services, consultancy, and training. These services are provided to over 250 customers in the UK.
A high calibre mix of 25 full-time personnel, with all technical, sales, development, and management staff being highly qualified graduates, ensures Ethitec have maintained and expanded an excellent reputation.
Certified to the prestigious ISO9001:2015 standard (with SGS UK) and with an all-graduate UK based development and professional services team we pride ourselves on the quality and commitment we bring to every project. As well as developing solutions, we also provide training and support services including a dedicated telephone helpdesk providing remote support through secure internet connections (& HSCN for the NHS) and on-site services where required.
Information security and governance is at the heart of our business. All of Ethitec’s operations are governed by our Information Security Framework. This framework contains a number of policies and procedures that define how information, systems and infrastructure that we own or use are to be managed, reducing risk levels and our exposure to vulnerabilities. Through adherence to this framework, Ethitec has achieved certification to the government’s Cyber Essentials Plus scheme. As part of this accreditation, Ethitec are subjected to an annual assessment by an independent certification body.