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Deal - Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen
(centre) with Cornerstone directors
Chris Petty (left) and Chris Bibby.
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Cornerstone lands airport in major IT coup
eesside International has appointed
Stockton-based Cornerstone
Business Solutions to provide IT
support to the airport.
The three-year agreement with
Cornerstone will include an overhaul of
the IT network infrastructure, including
the wi-fi throughout the terminal, to
ensure that passengers can enjoy a fast
and free connection. Cornerstone will
also support the airport’s network, mobile
communications and CCTV, while also
providing an IT helpdesk for staff.
A multi-award-winning IT services
business founded 11 years ago,
Cornerstone was recently named Best IT
Service Business in the North-East at the
Corporate Excellence Awards.
The firm boasts a client list that includes
Middlesbrough Football Club, Camerons
Brewery, Heck Foods and many more
across the region.
Cornerstone is the latest local firm
to join the airport team, following the
appointments of ROVIN Environmental,
Tindle’s Chartered Accountants and MHA
Tait Walker.
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said:
“We are delighted to appoint another
fantastic local company to work with
Teesside International Airport. Cornerstone
will play a vital role in servicing the IT
network needed to support the airport’s
growth.
“Not only that, it will help make our
airport one of the most passenger-friendly.
Whether flying for leisure or business,
travellers can be assured of a top-quality
internet connection.
“As well as providing a great service to
passengers, we have always been clear
that the airport has a vital role to play in the
economic growth of the region.
“The plans for the airport
are really exciting and it’s
a privilege to be chosen
to help support them.”
“When I brought our airport back into
public ownership, I said it must support
the local economy by working with our
businesses. By working with the best local
firms we’re keeping our money in our area,
supporting local jobs and saving the airport
cash in the process.”
Chris Petty, managing director of
Cornerstone, said: “It’s great to continue
working with the airport. We supported it
in a more ad-hoc role previously but are
looking forward to working together on a
much closer basis.
“The plans for the airport are really
exciting and it’s a privilege to be chosen to
help support them.”
Cornerstone has partnerships with
such leading brands as Microsoft, Apple,
IBM, HP, Dell, Lenovo, Vmware, ESET and
Cisco.
“We have simple strategies that have
underpinned Cornerstone’s success and
ongoing growth,” added Chris, who runs
the firm with fellow directors Chris Clark,
John Storey and Chris Bibby.
“It’s about providing a first-class
service, real expertise, a professional call
management system, looking after our
customers and all supported by partnering
global brands.
“Ultimately, our core values are
customer service and making sure our
customers are happy.
“It’s no coincidence that over the
years we’ve won multiple awards for
our customer service and IT offerings.
Each day we’re always looking at ways to
further improve our customer experience
and make sure we never rest on our
laurels.”