Coffey brings with him experience from organisations like his previous role at the Scotland 5G Centre where he held the position of CEO. His past experience also includes head of strategy at a global wholesale network operator and head of mobile products at Virgin Media business.

Clarus Networks Group was founded in 2014, and offers networking design, installation, and support to a wide range of sectors. The technology both assists the digital transformation of industry, and provides connectivity to remote communities such as Papa Stour in the Shetland islands. 

“Now is the perfect time to bring onboard Paul Coffey, a dynamic tech expert and telecoms leader, taking our connectivity offering to the next level,” said Derek Phillips, group managing director at The Clarus Networks Group.

According to Phillips, Coffey will be working with the team to implement hybrid technology strategies for clients in all sectors.

Coffey’s position as a leader and wireless connectivity expert aims to add depth to Clarus Networks Group as it touts rapid growth in sales. Year-on-year private network infrastructure spending has risen 20% across various industries, coupled with the opportunities put forward by low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. 

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Clarus is an authorised reseller of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink LEO satellites which claim to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband internet services. The company hopes to use this – along with the UK-wide push to outfit remote areas with high-speed internet – as avenues to increase its growth.  along with the UK-wide push to outfit remote areas with high-speed internet has seen Clarus position itself in a remarkable position for growth. 

Coffey commented: “Joining Clarus has allowed me to work with most innovative technologies available. I’ve already seen how high-speed, low-latency connectivity can revolutionise industry by joining data to operations, including enabling real time monitoring to improve health and safety, reduce costs and lower carbon emissions. I’m excited to be connecting more businesses using Starlink and private 5G networks, playing a key part in Clarus’ integrated connectivity solution.”