ONE of the region's business technology companies has recruited a team of experts to lead a new communications network.

Nexent Communications, a division of Knowledge IT, is a business network system that channels phone, data, mobile and other services through a single connection.

CAROLINE FLETCHER and SIMON PITWOOD have joined as engineers, supporting businesses using the Nexent network.

Ms Fletcher is the first female engineer to join Knowledge IT and has nine years experience.

Mr Pitwood began his career in South Africa and has experience in desktop support and network management.

George Sanger, head of sales and marketing at Knowledge IT, said: "The recruitment of such a high-calibre team will further contribute to the ongoing success of Nexent."