About us
We started out in 1990 and it’s safe to say much of the technology that is in use today had not been invented! The benefit of our 30 years in business is that we’ve been around for pivotal changes in technology, and helped many schools and companies to evolve their IT strategy along the way.
We were one of the first companies to assist in 1998 with the National Grid for Learning, set up by the Government to implement ICT in schools for the first time. Fast-forward 20 years, and we are a well-established EdTech provider to more than 300 schools throughout the south east.
We help with everything from ad-hoc IT support and distance learning, to CCTV and safeguarding software. We never sell for the sake of selling – it’s just not our ethos. Instead we aim to develop strong relationships with our customers, partnering with them to bring their IT vision to life.
We regularly listen to customer feedback to ensure we agreed with you. Our highly qualified team includes enhanced DBS certified engineers, IT technicians and project managers. All of which endeavour to work with our customers according to our core values.
We’ve helped many schools move to online learning and change how they work. We’re proud that customers turn to us to advise them when they need anything technology-related. The result is that they feel assured that they are meeting their learning objectives whilst also getting best value for their investment.
Liam O'Mahoney
"I want Computer Talk to be known as a truly outstanding company and it has to be from our customers saying it not from us saying it. It should be a true reflection of what we deliver all the time. I hope our customers can see this as an underlying ethic from the entire team.
A major personal achievement for me is to be trusted by the same customers for many years. Some schools have worked with us for over 20 years which I think shows what Computer Talk stands for. As a final point, we take that trust seriously and take great pride in it. 30 years in this business is a great achievement.
I am happiest when customers give unprompted praise for the work we do for the simple reason that it helped them to achieve their goal. I enjoy seeing Computer Talk turn situations around to help schools to do more with their IT."
Liam is a big music fan, being both an avid listener and musician. In his spare time, he plays the Drums and Keyboards and in the event that he breaks free of the office, Liam is a keen photographer and frustrated golfer.
Andrew Winterford
I am responsible for engaging customers and promoting Computer Talk to clients (in others words, sales and marketing).
Prior to joining the company, I spent 25 years working within the corporate sector managing various sales teams and delivering IT and print services to the financial and legal sectors. I joined Computer Talk in 2010 to fulfil the ambition of running my own business.
The last 11 years have been exciting but challenging, with Computer Talk seeing significant growth in a difficult climate. We pride ourselves on our ability to keep developing new ways to improve IT by understanding the challenges our customers face. With this knowledge, we are able to offer each customer a bespoke and joined-up strategy.
I love the spirit of the Computer Talk team; it is rewarding to watch them bring about significant improvements in how our customers use technology. Seeing our younger generation in schools engage with technology gives me an enormous sense of pride – we know that Computer Talk has helped to deliver experience.
I constantly challenge the team in offering real value. I want to have an impact on our younger generation's experience of everyday IT, and how this is used in our daily lives (not just social media). Whatever technology they use, it should be seamless, collaborative and engaging.
Andrew has a love for golf and music, having played in a number of rock and blues bands since his teens. Andrew may also be considered to have a slightly over-zealous love of everything 'wine'.