About Us

We deliver cloud based software systems that improve business efficiency

We help you navigate the world of technology to ensure you deliver compelling products and services at a fraction of the cost of a full time technology or R&D person.

We're a small business that's passionate about software development and information and communications technology. We deliver our solutions direct or via trusted partners in the UK and Australia.

We draw on 20 plus years of knowledge that covers the breadth and depth of software R&D, information, communication and security technologies across three continents.

Our Principle Consultant has run software research and development for major software vendors including Dr Solomon's(now McAfee), Symantec, MessageLabs and various smaller firms delivering software systems, products and services.

We're happy to work on a retainer or project basis for short or long term contracts.

Testimonial

“Myself and my company The Media Game have been using David Banes and Cleartext for close to 10 years now and will continue to do so. He has always gone out of his way to help with any issue, above and beyond any initial brief.

His focus is on personal service and he is always available to assist or provide information on solutions to assist my business. I would honestly say, David's expertise and ethical approach to business has had a massive positive impact on the efficiency of my operation..”

Warren Sim, Managing Director, The Media Game.

Company Details

Australia: Cleartext and Cleartext Systems are trading names of Cleartext Pty Ltd ( ACN 074 899 264, ABN 74 074 899 264) an Australian Proprietary Limited Company.

UK: Cleartext Ltd trading as Cleartext Systems, company number 07815947 registered in the UK.

Recommendations

“David has considerable experience in this market, and is a reputable and solid source for information and strategic advice.”

Martin Brown, Lead Product Manager, MessageLabs.

“David was instrumental in establishing Symantec's Antivirus Research Centre in Asia from scratch and dramatically improve the level of service we were able to provide to our customers in the region...”

Daniel Schneersohn,
Senior Director North Asia, Symantec.

“Working with David was a pleasure at all times. His background and naturally proactive approach helped the business in so many ways. He will succeed at any task he puts his mind to and is an asset to any organisation lucky enough to have him on board.”

Joseph D. Llewelyn, Technical Consultant, MessageLabs.

The Team

David Banes(Principal Consultant) has more than twenty years experience in IT, from business systems to software R&D and product management along with large and small business management experience in the UK, USA & Asia Pacific.

Helen L Birch has significant experience in the managed services business having spent 7 years in sales support, finance and operational roles. She understands the value of business systems that work for the business, not against it.

Our advantages

Small Businesses work best with other small businesses. We're small so we understand about limited cash flow, lack of available time for non core tasks and the need to get things done.

We've seen poor IT support, over priced and failed projects. Our prinicpal consultant has a track record in delivering software and I.T. solutions.