Methodology

Our Chosen Charity – The Matt Hampson Foundation

MATT’S STORY

Matt HampsonMatt was a rugby player, an outstanding prop forward who had come up through his national team’s junior system winning caps at different levels. He reached a stage where he was rated as the best prop in the England under 21 squad. Then, in 2006, tragedy struck on the field of play when Matt sustained a spinal cord injury which left him paralyzed from the neck down.

Incredibly, as Matt came to terms with his terrible injury, he turned his misfortune into a driving motivation to achieve; and achieve he has. Matt is now the patron of a successful charity which provides support, inspiration and opportunities for young people with similar injuries.

 

THE MATT HAMPSON FOUNDATION

Matt Hampson was an outstanding rugby playerMatt is an inspiration and a friend to us and is very well known in the rugby community for his outstanding work. You can donate to his charity here. We hope you will join us in supporting Matt. You can see our latest participation with his charitable trust on the News and Events page.

Learn more about The Matt Hampson Foundation.

Research

JP Reis, Research, Picture of New York SkylineJP Reis are committed to the advancement of converged IT and Telecom technology as we understand the profound advantages it can bring to modern business. When the desired solutions are unavailable we work with vendors to create them for you, every solution is tailored to your needs.

Our leaders have played a strong role in the development of converged IT and Telecom technology in the financial services sector. As well as design work this has included forums, white-papers, lobbying and blogging.

JP Reis, Research, Greg CollinsGreg Collins in particular helped the industry in the United States overcome demanding regulations imposed post-Enron through the use of technology. He also mediated the negotiations between service providers and the financial institutions which brought a, now ubiquitous, new disaster recovery product to market post 9/11.

Our consultants continue to push forward through the frontiers of converged telecommunications. JP Reis’s new bimonthly blog will raise awareness of industry issues and discuss how they should be handled.

Leadership Team

Greg Collins, Founder & CEO, JP ReisGreg Collins

Founder & CEO

is an exceptional technical program manager with an infectious enthusiasm for his field. He has experience from BT, IBM, IPC and Align and has run his own consultancy. He has led large teams through many successful projects and also chairs influential telecommunication forums that drive change in the financial services industry. He currently runs our New York office.

Garry O'Sullivan, Founder, President & CEO, JP ReisGarry O’Sullivan

Founder & President

is a hugely talented technical program manager who worked for IPC, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank amongst others before running his own professional consultancy, Telco IT, for several years. As well as running the London office Garry remains a passionate hands-on converged IT and Telecom professional. 

Cliff Irons, Director of Operations EMEA, JP ReisCliff Irons

Chief Operations Officer

a well-respected operations executive with 29 years’ experience in the global financial services, Information Technology and Service Provider industry, an exceptional leader who has held various senior management roles with companies such as Harlow Butler (ICAP), Tullett & Tokyo, Gains International and IPC. Cliff brings years of expertise in business development, programme/project management, service excellence, transition programmes, strategic, cost and efficiency initiatives.

Marc Henson, Principal Consultant, JP ReisMarc Henson

Principal Consultant

is a well-respected senior project manager and PMO lead with 20 years’ experience gained mostly in the financial services industry. He has held a variety of management positions with companies such as Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley. His specialties include front-office communications systems and the management of disaster recovery facilities.

Nigel Preston, Finance Director, JP ReisNigel Preston

Global Finance Director

graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. He has 30 years’ experience of structuring finances for domestic and international business. Nigel, a founder member of our team, has been pivotal in the establishment of JP Reis in the British Virgin Islands and to the continued growth of International Operating Companies. He is based in the London office.



Peter Frattini, Global Sales Manager, JP ReisPeter Frattini

Global Sales Manager

has over 30 years’ experience of Sales, Global Account and Channel Partner Management. Career highlights include developing IPC’s Canadian business unit whilst managing the Eastern Region Sales team. Peter’s strength is building lasting client relationships which he achieves by effectively managing resources to exceed service expectations. Other areas of experience include the design of AV and Video Conferencing and sales of IT Infrastructure, Storage and Security. Peter works out of Boston and is on board to expand global sales.

Dan Preston, Principal Consultant & Asia Pacific Regional Manager, JP ReisDan Preston

Principal Consultant & Asia Pacific Regional Manager

heads up converged communications server security and engineering initiatives and is the senior executive in the Hong Kong office. Dan has been responsible for the pre-deployment engineering of server strategies for several very large projects as well as implementation support, standards adherence and troubleshooting. Dan has been with JP Reis since inception and relocated to Hong Kong in 2009.

Sherwyn Tidd, Director of Operations - The Americas, JP ReisSherwyn Tidd

Director of Operations - The Americas

brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Carrier Services and Enterprise Voice space as well having day-to-day responsibility for Operations in The Americas. Having graduated from Rutgers University, Sherwyn’s career spans Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), Verizon and IPC as well as many high level consulting positions. Sherwyn has been with JP Reis for over five years.

Martin Naylor, Chief Marketing Officer, JP ReisMartin Naylor

Chief Marketing Officer

joined JP Reis as consultant marketing manager in 2009 and led the company through its successful rebrand. A graduate of Nottingham Business School he is nearing completion of the triple-accredited Henley MBA, has been a Chartered Marketer since 2003 and speaks three languages. Martin previously worked in commercial roles across banking, insurance and heavy industry. He will continue to lead on all aspects of internal and external marketing and communications strategy.

Methodology

JP Reis MethodologyJP Reis help you make the right technology decisions because we focus on core business metrics. This means you see rapid returns from your investments in the form of improved performance or reduced costs. Our projects are delivered effectively based on polished leadership which includes technical knowledge, excellent planning and communications skills.

Technical Knowledge

JP Reis avoid the painful delays that can be associated with the tender stage of a new project. Our on-going communication with relevant industry vendors means we rapidly generate shortlists that meet your technical requirements for the right price.

The more unusual your requirements the more value JP Reis add to your project. Our clients work with us and vendors as part of our flexible specification process which achieves full solution specs through iterative workshops. The result is that a clear and traceable path is created to every business driver, the transition from one project phase to another is precisely governed and clear and defensible decisions are made based on a deep understanding of all pertinent criteria.

Our technical knowledge continues to support your project from inception to full operation.

Planning

Planning IT Methodology - JP ReisJP Reis leverage every advantage from the latest technology releases to support your business. Our industry presence enables us to factor forthcoming industry developments into our schedule at project onset. We design flexible, scalable plans and support them tenaciously. Our experience and technical knowledge allow us to identify and mitigate project risks and we have developed a suite of clear tracking and reporting tools which allows precise and concise governance. This is why we have an unmatched record of delivering projects on time and on budget.

Communication

JP Reis talk business to business leaders and technology to technologists. Our people are accessible, confident and passionate. They talk your language and understand your corporate culture. Amongst consultants we pride ourselves as being great listeners who are responsive to your needs, quick to allay your concerns and always learning new ways to help our clients.

Our success over many years has been achieved by providing consultants and project teams with the perfect balance of these vital qualities.

Corporate Social Responsibility

JP Reis - CSR - team linking armsEthics are very important to us. We strive to make a positive impact with our clients through the results we deliver and the way we go about achieving them. Our fair and balanced approach makes us independent partners of choice for suppliers and clients alike. On a wider footing we aim to make a positive impact on the business community and society at large.

CITIZENSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Our processes are designed to give total client satisfaction whilst considering the needs of all stakeholders. As our network expands globally, JP Reis adhere to core values of professional excellence and integrity. These serve to support, challenge and develop the diverse range of employees who we depend upon to deliver our ethical business approach around the world. Our commitment to staff development means they are equipped with the technical expertise and people skills they need to succeed in this rapidly evolving industry. We demand the same level of diversity and social responsibility from our suppliers and partners.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

JP Reis seek to reduce environmental impact by continuously improving our processes. This satisfies our own corporate ethics whilst enabling us to support the policies of our clients.  Amongst the initiatives to improve our sustainability is a drive for industry leading IT and telecommunications recycling which delivers security to our clients whilst minimizing environmental impact.  We also optimize the waste management and energy consumption procedures in our offices.

To reduce carbon emissions we limit the use of staff travel through the development of conferencing, corporate social media, remote working and by employing local expertise.  Where necessary we promote the use of mass transit public transport. Printing requirements are kept to a minimum and we apply green criteria to all supplier selections and purchasing recommendations. Please read our Environmental Sustainability Policy

Matt HampsonCHARITY

One aspect of our contribution to society away from the office is to support our chosen charity. Please click here to learn about our friend Matt Hampson and his organisation, The Matt Hampson Foundation.