Brightsolid, the Scottish cloud services provider, has launched a new office in Manchester as it expands across England.

The firm, founded more than 25 years as part of DC Thomson, is one of Scotland's key players in managed hybrid cloud and cyber security solutions.

Brightsolid aims to grow its customer base from its central Manchester hub, targeting a twofold increase in sales and technical service staff within two years. Existing clients include Aberdeenshire Council, Albert Bartlett, Capita, Dundee City Council, Shell, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and the University of Dundee,

Alan Gardiner, chief commercial officer at Brightsolid, said: "While Brightsolid is already recognised as one of Scotland's leading cloud services providers, the new Manchester office will be seeking to work with public and private sector organisations across the north of England, while also spearheading the expansion of our service offering across the UK."