Incorporation & Founding
BN Information Security Limited is officially incorporated in the UK as company number 06677101
Our Story
Every business has a story. Ours is built on trust, expertise, and a passion for solving complex IT challenges.
From our early days to the present, BN-IS has grown through a commitment to robust, scalable solutions and close collaboration with our clients. This timeline highlights the milestones, innovations, and partnerships that have defined our journey, and continue to shape our future.
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Launch of BN‑IS
Ben Nichols officially launches BN‑IS, building a consultancy rooted in over 10 years of experience in delivering scalable, secure IT solutions to SMEs and mid‑size businesses
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BN-IS launches 'Cloud Experts'
Launch of a new cutting edge hosted exchange and Cloud desktop service
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Establishing Pillars of Service
The company defines its core pillars: Working Together, Best Practice, and Value & Efficiency, focusing on strategic Microsoft‑based solutions, secure infrastructure, licensing advice, cloud migration, and effective security consulting
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Working with National Grid
Ben Nichols performed an Architect role, focussing on SQL Server and storage systems for the National Grid iGMS Evolution Programme
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Consultancy team grows
Lee Crowhurst joins the team increasing our Principal Consultancy resource and widens our expertise
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Branch out into Business Central Consultancy
BN-IS expands its expertise and secures new contracts supporting the optimisation of Business Central
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Adopt HaloPSA
BN-IS adopts a market leading PSA tool to support its growing workload and the consistent delivery of its consultancy methodology and principles
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Growing the Team and Senior Leadership
BN‑IS remains a tightly‑focused team of under 10 employees, including key roles such as: Ben Nichols – Founder & Director Nick Irvine, appointed Managing Director beginning 2 January 2025 Lee Crowhurst – Principal Consultant, with over 20 years of experience in Dynamics 365, Azure, Power BI
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The Frame
The Frame is the structured methodology at the heart of BN-IS. Based on our four core domains and guided by our principles, it shapes how we deliver consultancy, define value, and organise our team and services to meet your needs.
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Award Winners!
IT Consultancy of the Year for the 2025 GLOBAL Innovation & Excellence Awards
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BN-IS Rebrand
How can we help?
Don’t let complexity, uncertainty, or overwhelm hold your business back. We bring clarity and confidence with strategies that work today and grow with you tomorrow. Start the conversation with BN-IS today.
“In a world where technology never stands still, working with a trusted, integrated team with the right expertise keeps your business ready for whatever comes next.”
Ben Nichols, Founder, Principal Consultant & Cyber Lead Assessor