Francis O’Haire is group technology director for specialist IT distributor DataSolutions. Francis has been with the company since its inception in 1991 and is responsible for DataSolutions’ product development, including the identification and evaluation of new technologies.With over 25 years’ experience in the IT industry, including the virtualisation, cloud, security and data communications fields, Francis has vast experience in both the technical and commercial aspects of this fast-changing industry.He is a true technologist with a unique understanding of the channel and thrives on finding solutions that address real market needs while delivering return on investment, increased efficiency and a lower cost to the end customer. A graduate of DIT Kevin Street, Francis also holds numerous vendor qualifications.