Glyn Jones, Development Projects Manager, SGL

Software Generation, Ltd (SGL), provider of content archive and storage management software for media and entertainment, announced two new appointments as it continues to strengthen its technical support infrastructure.

Glyn Jones joins as development projects manager and Ashley Smith as Web Services Developer.

They will both be based at SGL’s head office in Whiteley, Hampshire, UK.
 
 Jones will be responsible for leading the development and quality assurance teams. His primary responsibility will be to drive the roadmap delivery of the next-generation of SGL’s FlashNet archive management solution. He joins from BSS Digital where he held the post of head of digital operations and brings 20 years of experience in the IT, broadcast and media sectors.
 
Commenting on his appointment Jones said: “The unique level of integration between SGL and major third-party vendors has made FlashNet the lynchpin of many of the big archive workflows around the world. It’s exciting to be leading the next phase in the development of this industry-leading solution. My knowledge and experience from the IT and media industries is something I can draw on in my new role.”
 
Reporting in to Jones, Smith will be responsible for creating the next generation of SGL’s FlashNet archive management solution, including integration with third-party systems. He joins from BlueHub Solutions where he was a junior developer.
 
“We have a longstanding reputation for close co-development with our industry partners and as part of the next phase in developing our industry-leading FlashNet solution, strengthening our technical support offering is key. We’re delighted to welcome Glyn and Ashley to the team, and we are planning further expansion to the team in the coming months,” explained Bernie Walsh, SGL’s joint MD.