Fareham based Taylor Made Training Solutions and its distinctive livery, synonymous with parent company Taylor Made Computer Solutions, has adopted a new image and ownership to reflect the huge success the company has established in the corporate arena.

Rebranded ‘The Performance Academy’, the change in image and name is an exciting development for the company that started in 2005 as a division providing IT training for Taylor Made customers and technicians on the use of applications and technical systems.

Miles Henson and Philip Ferrar joined the division in 2008 after 3 successful years, and developed the business, pursuing a mantra of Developing People and Performance.

Using Thomas International’s PPA analysis tool as a method of helping clients understand how individuals in their organisations behave, communicate and interact with one another, their success really took the training division to great new heights. Having won business from, and working with companies such as, Baxter Healthcare, CSL Behring, BMW, HSBC, Doosan, various council and Government bodies to name a few, The Performance Academy is on target to deliver its stated aims.

The Performance Academy, trading as a stand alone company from Taylor Made, will focus on delivering world-class people, team and corporate strategic development both for UK and international organisations.

Nigel Taylor, Managing Director of Taylor Made Computer Solutions commented, “I am absolutely delighted that Phil and Miles have been able to take this division and make it literally world class. There is now no holding them back on the scope of what they can do, and who they will deal with, and I believe the rebranding really reflects the focus of this business both now and in the future.”

Miles Henson, the new Managing Director of The Performance Academy, added “Taylor Made Training Solutions has given us the perfect platform to launch The Performance Academy from, and we now have the opportunity to build upon the excellent reputation that Taylor Made has.

In the current economic climate, we passionately believe that now is the time for organisations to invest in their people, as they need to achieve more with less. Now is the time to invest in the things that really matter.

To say the excitement is palpable is an understatement as we move this business to an expanding arena. We will continue to work closely with Nigel and the team at Fareham, and are really looking forward to establishing The Performance Academy as a brand known for quality and delivery of results.”

In front of a sold out crowd at the Rose Bowl yesterday, the Hampshire Royals beat the Durham Dynamos to progress to this year’s Friends Life T20 Finals Day at Edgbaston on Sunday 27th August.

Defending Champions, the Hampshire Royals topped the South group this season and earnt this home quarter final draw and having so far been undefeated at home in the competition this was always going to be a tough ask for the Durham Dynamos.

As it happened, although the Royals – having won the toss and electing to bat – got off to a terrible start, the game was never really in doubt when they posted 154-6 in their 20 overs. The Royals spin trio of Alfridi, Tahir and Briggs strangled the life out of the Dynamos on a turning pitch and young Danny Briggs went on to record career best figures of 5-19.

Once again Taylor Made, the official IT partner to the Rose Bowl and the Hampshire Royals, are delighted to be associated with such a successful team and wish them all the best in the Final.

You can follow the Hampshire Royals results and reports here – www.rosebowlplc.com

Following on from an emphatic victory over neighbours Sussex, and with one match still to play, last season’s winners the Hampshire Royals have qualified for the quarter finals of this year’s Friends Life t20 competition.

They will top the South group of the competition, having only lost 2 of their matches along the way, and as a result will play their quarter final at home.

The Rose Bowl, where Taylor Made are IT provider and an official partner, has proven something of a fortress for the Hampshire Royals this season, where they have been undefeated so far in the competition ans whoever they are drawn against in the quarter final will not relish the trip down to the South Coast.

Quarter final details are yet to be announced but are scheduled to be played on 6, 7 or 8 August.

You can follow the Hampshire Royals results and reports here – www.rosebowlplc.com

The 2011 Brendoncare golf day, held at Hockley golf club in Winchester on Friday, has been another fantastic event raising over £4500 for the charity.

Twenty teams of local business people completed the challenging course in glorious sunshine, followed by a meal, auction and raffle in the clubhouse.The winning team, with an impressive 129 points, was Boarhunt Garages (pictured below). Closely followed by Kirby Duff with 128 points.

The traditional Wooden Spoon was awarded to MJ Visual Systems.

The auction raised a total of £1,202, with a white iPad2 kindly donated by Taylor Made raising £420. Other prizes included signed sporting memorabilia and a days golf at Royal St. Georges, the venue for this year’s Open Championship, generously donated by Richard Tassle from Blake Lapthorn.

“This year’s golf day has been a terrific result for the charity, thank you to everyone who has been involved or taken part. Hopefully see you all again next year!” commented Hugh Thompson, Head of Fundraising at Brendoncare.

Brendoncare’s next event is a sponsored walk on Sunday 17th July in Winchester, Out and About for Brendoncare visit the website www.brendoncare.org.uk for details on how you can help.

Taylor Made are again IT provider and Official Partner to the Rose Bowl this season, home of the Hampshire Royals.

Last season saw the Hampshire Royals win the Twenty20 competition for the first time, beating the Somerset Sabres in the final in front of a sold out crowd at the Rose Bowl.

This season’s competition, the Friends Life T20, has just got underway with the Hampshire Royals looking to defend their title. So far its 4 wins out of 4, the Royals having beaten the Somerset Sabres, the Surrey Lions, the Kent Spitfires and the Glamorgan Dragons. There is no doubt that the Rose Bowl is a fantastic place to watch cricket, with an exciting young team and the upcoming 3rd test between England and Sri Lanka – the first time a test match has ever been staged on the South Coast – Taylor Made are delighted to be an Official Partner for 2011.

To keep up with the results and reports from all of the matches at the Rose Bowl, click here

Some of the most advanced vehicles in the world are being driven by the staff of Fareham-based IT company Taylor Made Computer Solutions.

But what makes them so different isn’t to be found under the bonnet. On the bodywork is a barcode which can be scanned with a mobile phone. This allows anyone interested in finding out more about the company to gain inmediate access to its website, or to send an email or to automatically make a call.

The innovative Quick Response (QR) code technology has veen added to the Taylor Made fleet of sign-written cars and vans to provide instant access to information about its products and services.

QR codes are visually similar to the traditional barcode but they can hold significantly more information.

“What this technology does is to extend a company’s marketing reach, particularly with the increasing popularity of social media and the ability to share and bookmark information online,” explained Managing Director Nigel Taylor.

“On average our cars will cover a total of 95000 miles within the Solent region every month visiting our customers’ sites. QR codes are an excellent tool at a time where differentiation is key – especially for businesses looking to drive new business to their websites without additional investment by simply integrating them into existing print media such as flyer, posters or even cars!”

Wimborne Junior School’s U-11 football team have been crowned winners of the 2011 Supporter’s Cup, for the first time in more than half a century.

The team, sponsored by Taylor Made Computer Solutions, beat rivals Portsmouth Grammar School 3-0 in the exciting final at Fratton Park.

Former players from the 1959 Cup-winning team watched with pride from the Director’s Box as their young proteges made the home of Portsmouth Football Club their own.

Team captain, Tommy Leigh, affirmed Wimborne’s intentions from the fifth minute when he hammered home from just inside the box. Followed shortly by a second, to the delight of a packed South Stand.

Striker Joe Tappendon scored the third goal from a poor clearance, as Wimborne continued to dominate the second half. Goal-keeper Sonny O’Neill performed a daring save to ensure a clean sheet.

Coach, Steve Leigh, provided incessant encouragement from the technical area for his young side whose performance was outstanding right until the final whistle.

“We are very proud to sponsor such a young team of talented individuals, congratulations to Wimborne on their fantastic achievement.” Praised Managing Director, Nigel Taylor.

The inaugural South Coast Business Awards aims to reward the best in local business recognising the achievements of companies and individuals across the Solent region.

Taylor Made are sponsors of the ‘The Best Use of Technology’ award, that will be recognising a firm that has used technology to create a considerable competitive or operational improvement such as quality, customer service and revenue.

“As a Business Southampton City Champion and one of the south coast’s leading IT service companies, we are proud to be a sponsor of the South Coast Business Awards. For the last 17 years we have been working with local businesses to identify, implement and support the best technology to help drive efficiencies into business” commented Ian Lockwood, Sales and Marketing Director.

“For the last 17 years we have been working with local businesses to identify, implement and support the best technology to help drive efficiencies into business.”

The current economic climate has highlighted the need for businesses to engage with technology to remain competitive.Technology can help businesses access information more easily and quickly to enable more effective business decisions, promote more efficient ways of working and improve productivity.

There will also be awards for Business Southampton City Champion of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibilty, Customer Service, Commitment to Education and Training, Small Business of the Year, Excellence through innovation, Business Individual or Entrepreneur of the Year and Growth Business of the Year.

The closing date for entries is April 21 more information about how to enter can be found at www.dailyecho.co.uk/scba.

Judges will pick four finalists in each category with the winners being revealed at a ceremony at the De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton on July 15.

The region’s sports stars were out in force at Fratton Park last night for the 9th annual Portsmouth News Sports Awards.

The evening was attended by squad members of Portsmouth Football Club as well as an array of the region’s sporting talent, all hoping to win one of the evening’s prestigious awards.

The ‘Best One-Off Performance’ was won by Hampshire Cricket Academy all-rounder Robert Gibson, who has been supported by Taylor Made for several years.

Robert won his award for producing a stunning all round performance playing for Hampshire Under 16s against Somerset Under 16s on the Nursery Ground at the Rose Bowl last season, where he proceeded to hit a brilliant unbeaten 201, including a six and 24 fours before then running through the Somerset batting order, taking five for 65 with his leg-spin.

Robert recieved his award from Pompey player Guy Whittingham. With Hampshire opener Jimmy Adams winning the Sportsman of the Year Award for his part in Hampshire’s Twenty20 winning season it proved to be a good night for Taylor Made sponsored Hampshire Cricket Club.

Training suppliers Advanced Resource Managers (ARM) and Taylor Made Training Solutions (TMTS) have announced a strategic alliance that will enable both to focus on their core areas of expertise.

As from 1st April 2011 ARM, already one of the UK’s major training suppliers, will become the preferred provider of Applications Training for TMTS and its customers, allowing TMTS to focus on a core business of developing people and performance.

ARM, a growing presence in the Applications Training market, will provide a one-stop solution for Applications training as well as business-based training such as Prince2 and ITIL. ARM will deliver this through its ARM Consulting brand, a division of the business which supplies a suite of human capital management services beyond “traditional” recruitment.

“This is an obvious business step for two successful companies that have similar ethics and compatible skill sets; there is no doubt that both Taylor Made and our customers will benefit going forward,” says Nigel Taylor, Taylor Made Computer Solutions.

TMTS’s Scot Newing will transfer to ARM in a Training Sales role and will ensure that the transition for TMTS’ customers is seamless. Scot will bring many years experience of training sales to the team and will help us to continue our growth and service offering.

“Our alliance with Taylor Made gives ARM clients even wider access to high quality IT training, particularly in the areas of Microsoft technical and IT user training,” says ARM MD Mike Gawthorne.

For clients coming over from Taylor Made, they will gain access to our massive pool of high quality, competitively-priced training subject areas. These include:

ARM’s Training department is a dedicated team of professionals providing a high level of customer service and a ‘one stop shop’ for training courses, tailored in-house training, training needs analysis, consultancy, training books, CD’s, e-learning, and also support and forum events for Learning and Development Managers.

Martin Grady is the Director of ARM Consulting.

“To me this is the next step in expanding the portfolio of services and training we offer to our clients,” he said. “I’m really excited about the implications our working with Taylor Made has both for our customers and for us”.

For more information please contact the Taylor Made Training team on 01329 239955.