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  • Secure Logiq hires Patrick Furby to boost global technical support capabilities.
  • Patrick Furby enhances Secure Logiq's customer-focused support with extensive IT and motorsport background.
  • Franck Martinaux hails Furby's blend of experience and customer-centric approach as a strategic asset.

Secure Logiq has announced the appointment of Patrick Furby as a Technical Support Engineer Level 2, bolstering the company's global technical support operations during a period of international expansion.

With a wealth of experience in IT support, Furby’s addition is expected to enhance Secure Logiq’s ability to provide efficient and high-performance support services to a wide range of partners and end users around the world.

Customer-focused expertise

Patrick Furby, originally from South Africa, has recently relocated to the United Kingdom. Renowned for his customer-focused approach, he brings a diverse background in IT, having worked with numerous global organisations across multiple sectors.

His interests include motorsport, a passion shared with Secure Logiq’s Joint Managing Director Hamish Johnson. Furby's expertise in modernising motorsport timing systems in South Africa plays a significant role in his distinguished career.

Motorsport timing innovations

Furby spearheaded the transition from manual stopwatch-based lap timing to an advanced RFID system

In 1994, Furby spearheaded the transition from manual stopwatch-based lap timing to an advanced RFID system in Motorsport South Africa, revolutionising race operations nationwide. He later managed national motorsport results systems into the early 2000s and served as a race director for several national series events. 

Patrick shared his excitement about the industry, stating, “It was great fun – I even had the opportunity to race a few events myself.” He continued contributing to the motorsport industry by aiding in the development of Zimbabwe's motorsport control until 2019.

Welcome by Global services

Franck Martinaux, the Director of Global Services & Innovation at Secure Logiq, expressed enthusiasm about Furby’s appointment.

He noted, “Patrick brings the strength of experience combined with unbeatable customer-centric behaviour. He is part of the elite, and I’m proud to have him on my team.” This endorsement underscores the strategic move by Secure Logiq to enhance its service quality and reach as it continues to grow its presence worldwide.

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