21 Jan 2000

ICON represented CenturyCom, a leading provider of network and e-business security solutions, in its sale to Diagonal Plc.

CenturyCom is a very fast growing IT network security solutions provider that is consultancy led. Despite being just over two years old they have established a leading position in a market that is growing at more than 50% a year. Their team of security consultants supply, install and manage a full range of security solutions by sourcing best of breed products from Silicon Valley that restrict network access, provide encryption, intrusion dtection and security auditing.

Major clients include: JP Morgan, Cap Gemini, Lloyds Bank, British Airways, HSBC and Schroders.

The acquisition represents the latest step in Diagonal's drive to create a new group of computer consultancies.