Sure is celebrating its 10th anniversary in the Isle of Man.

To mark the milestone the telecommunications company hosted a breakfast seminar at the Villa Marina to highlight how the company has developed in a decade to become a full-service telecoms business.

Sure’s chief executive in the Isle of Man, Mike Phillips, introduced the event attended by Sure’s clients and local business leaders. It included presentations from Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly MHK, Dr Richard Arning from SES Satellite Leasing, and Leon Turner, head of IT at Microgaming.

The seminar focused on why the Isle of Man is a great place to do business and covered a range of topics including the exciting construction project for a new teleport, Sure’s investment in a new B2B fibre network, cyber security and the future of telecoms.

Mr Phillips, said: ’When Sure arrived in the Isle of Man in 2007 its aim was to provide a viable choice to the island’s consumers and businesses.

’Ten years on the company has undoubtedly achieved that aim; introducing full competition to the telecoms market has indeed led to more competitive pricing and increased innovation.

’It was great to look back at everything the business has achieved so far during the seminar and hear from some of our clients and partners about how Sure is supporting their businesses.

’It was also a valid opportunity to look to the future and think about what’s next for telecoms, Sure, and the Isle of Man. Telecommunications has a key role in ensuring the Isle of Man continues to thrive.

’Sure is proud to be a part of island life and to have a role in supporting the Isle of Man as a major centre for business by investing in and developing an advanced digital infrastructure which allows businesses access to fast, secure and resilient communications systems.

’We’re excited to continue to play our part in driving innovation in the marketplace, providing islanders and local businesses with a choice, better value and the latest products and services for decades to come.’

Mike Phillips, Sure boss in the island, speaks at the breakfast event