Sydney, Australia – Tuesday 5th June 2007 Datacom Australia has appointed Mark McWilliams as a Director of Datacom Systems NSW. In this position, Mr McWilliams will assume responsibility for managing Datacom’s NSW outsourcing and professional IT services business, including its St Leonards datacentre and a team of 100 staff.

With more than 20 years technology industry experience, Mr McWilliams transfers to his new role from Datacom New Zealand, where he spent seven years leading the company’s major systems management business units.

During this time, Mr McWilliams played an instrumental role in renegotiating Datacom’s $150 million contract with New Zealand Post as well as winning and retaining high profile clients including New Zealand Customs and Kiwibank.

Mr McWilliams was also responsible for driving operational improvements through the adoption of ITIL. Furthermore, he delivered a multi-million dollar initiative to enhance the company’s Enterprise Systems Management tool set – a process which is now being progressively implemented amongst Datacom’s New Zealand outsourcing client base.

Prior to joining Datacom in 2000, Mr McWilliams spent 10 years with Wang New Zealand, now part of Gen-i.

Mr McWilliams comments, “Datacom’s Australian operation has grown through the consistent delivery of value to our customers, and I am looking forward to continuing to support our customers’ in new and innovative ways.”

“My immediate priority will be demonstrating how Datacom’s pragmatic, flexible and transparent approach makes us the ‘best fit’ technology partner for growing organisations. I’ll also be ensuring Datacom maintains its practical commitment to best practice methodologies like ITIL, to boost efficiencies internally and for our customers.”

Datacom’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Browne says, “Mark understands the essence of how Datacom does business and has all the prerequisite expertise to expand the company in line with, what I believe, are favourable market conditions for nimble local providers like Datacom.”

“His proven ability to understand client needs and assist them in using IT as a driver of true business transformation is an invaluable asset.”

“More broadly, Mark’s appointment demonstrates how Datacom can leverage the specialist skills of our team across the region to drive growth, and reflects our vision to become the IT services provider of choice throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia.”

Outside work, Mr McWilliams enjoys sailing his yacht and spending time with his wife and two children.

He will report directly to Datacom Australia’s CEO Michael Browne and is based at the company’s North Ryde headquarters.