Energy Magazine November 2021 | Page 68

TRICON ENERGY

Tricon

Energy - Success through super efficient I . T . and partnerships

“ I learned how to use IT effectively and the importance in recognising the differences between vendor relationships and true partnerships ”

CRAIG WOOD DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND SECURITY , TRICON ENERGY
Craig Wood has a reputation for innovation in the way he manages technological change . He ’ s been developing leadingedge technologies to get the most effective interaction between businesses and their clients throughout his career . So , how much store does he place in this experience in his role at Tricon Energy ?
“ I think it ' s been a very large contributor ,” he says . “ I come from a small managed service provider . This is where I really cut my teeth with IT services . That was where I learned how to use IT effectively and the importance of recognising the differences between vendor relationships and true partnerships .”
Really understanding the nature of risk “ With Tricon being a very lean organisation , especially regarding IT services , we have spent a great deal of time identifying and building partnerships to propel us forward in our annual growth and innovation towards digital transformation and risk mitigation of cyber threats , which are evolving rapidly and constantly .
“ This has led us to adopt a strong industry toolset which educates and informs employees of potential risks to both Tricon and our clients and partners so that we can respond appropriately in today ' s IT threat landscape .’
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