Award for Iforium's Achievement in Entrepreneurship

Craig Osborne, Founder of Iforium 

Iforium, recognised for Achievement in Entrepreneurship and seeking new talent to join its expanding operations.

Isle of Man based E-gaming Software Company Iforium has been presented with an award for Achievement in Entrepreneurship.

Iforium is a fast growing software development company specialising in the development of E-Gaming Sports Betting and Casino management platforms. The company has led the way with industry innovations such as Gameflex, a platform which allows a gaming operator to seamlessly combine premium gaming content under a common bonus and loyalty points system. Now in a phase of rapid growth, the company seeks new talent to join their expanding operations.

Isle of Man Business Incubator presented the award in recognition of Iforium’s contribution to industry and rapid growth. Iforium follows in the footsteps of last year’s winners Bladon Jets, the company that developed the micro-gas turbine engine and has since entered into a partnership with Jaguar LandRover and attracted investment from Tata.

    

Craig Osborne, the founder of Iforium commented: “The key to our success is combining one of the most talented technical teams in E-gaming with a clear commercial strategy. Our software engineering practices allow us to continuously innovate in a fast changing industry. Our approach is now leading to significant commercial success. We are constantly looking for new talented developers, automated testers and network engineers to join our team.”

Kate Lord-Brennan of Isle of Man Business Incubator said: “ The business incubator made a difference to Iforium at an important stage of its development. It provided the company with the opportunity to mix with like-minded entrepreneurs, including the team behind Bladon Jets. We wish Iforium continued success.”

About Iforium 

Iforium was founded in 2006 by Craig Osborne with the vision of developing a modern and flexible suite of gaming products and solutions. This has delivered Wagerflex our flexible Player Account Management platform, Gameflex our innovative common bonus solution and Sportsflex our scalable sportsbook solution.

Iforium is 100% privately owned. All shareholders actively work for the company and continue to seek excellence in product innovation through software engineering and partnership with our clients.

To support our continued rapid growth, we are looking to recruit various technical and managerial positions. A number of specific vacancies are currently available, but we are always keen to hear from exceptional IT professionals looking to work in a challenging, dynamic, rewarding, and informal environment. If you feel you offer skills which would benefit our company please send your current CV and covering letter to careers@iforium.com.

About Craig Osborne 

Craig graduated from the University of York in 1997 with 1st Class Honours in Computer Science. This has provided Craig with a solid basis in all aspects of Software Development, Software Architecture, Development Methodologies, Hardware Infrastructure and Mathematics.

Craig has been involved in the E-Gaming industry since 1999 when he started taking part in the development of Sports betting software. His technical skills, understanding of business requirements, drive and attention to detail led him to be quickly promoted to the role of Chief Architect and Team Leader. Craig also worked at Avanade, the joint venture consultancy between Microsoft and Accenture, which allowed him to broaden his commercial skills.

Craig founded Iforium in 2006 with the vision of developing the next generation E-gaming platform that gives clients access to a number of core modules and the ability to quickly tailor these to create a unique player experience.

Success for First Ever Marketing Clinics Staged on the Isle of Man

Marketing clinics organised by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and Isle of Man Business Incubator (BIC) were a resounding success for local businesses.

At the first event of its kind on the Isle of Man, thirty businesses from a broad range of sectors including manufacturing, software, local produce, healthcare, retail and professional services benefitted from tailored expert marketing guidance provided by twelve Isle of Man chartered marketing professionals who donated their time to provide dedicated 45 minute appointments.

Kate Lord, Isle of Man Business Incubator said, “The outstanding success and interest in the marketing clinics shows the appetite of local businesses to access continued learning opportunities to improve business performance and be competitive. That we can hold this event using local expertise is evidence that investment by government in professional programmes, such as CIM and business start-up support works and has payback and value in the broader business community.”

Participating businesses were a mix of graduates and clients of BIC, Small Business Start Up Scheme and local businesses, established and new. Endorsement and feedback was excellent with most participants saying the advice benefitted their businesses, provided focus, helped them look at the most profitable activity and inspired them to achieve more.

CIM Isle of Man Chair Cathy Cowin said: “We are delighted at how successful this event has been. The feedback we have received is wonderful and we are pleased to have been able to facilitate this event and offer marketing expertise to a cross-section of local businesses. It was the perfect time to stage the clinics, during a week which celebrates marketing. We hope to host this event again as it provides a helping hand to professionals in what is an important and essential process.”

The clinics were held during Marketing Week at the new Isle of Man Business Centre with the generous support of Capital International.