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2/14/2023

Local companies 'raise the bar' for innovation in the Islands

"We problem solve complex technical issues daily, so innovation is a necessary part of our business. Several of our clients have very specialized and complicated systems that require the depth and breath of our team to come up with innovative solutions"

--CEO Michael McMurdo
on how he promotes innovation within the company.
Read more at Pacific Business News https://bizj.us/1qhqxk

7/6/2021

Cetra Technology names new President

Guy Fernandes, President

Anson Lum, Chief of Engineering

(Honolulu, Hawaii, Tuesday, July 6, 2021) – Cetra Technology today announced the promotion of Guy Fernandes to company president. He was previously the executive vice president managing the company’s banking, forensic and data recovery divisions. Michael McMurdo who was president will now assume the role of chief executive officer.

“With Cetra Technology’s growth over the past few years, it became important to also develop our leadership team to better serve our clients,” said McMurdo. “Guy is not only a very talented engineer but well-versed in all aspects of our business. His leadership will be critical to Cetra’s continued diversification and growth.”

Fernandes has been with Cetra for more than 11 years and has over 30 years of experience working in the financial, medical, legal, construction, government, retail and hotel industries. He developed the Fraud Detection Check Imaging solution for one of Hawaii’s leading banks and designed IT systems for many of Hawaii’s leading businesses.

In a related move to further improve the reliability and further strengthen the security of Cetra’s services, Anson Lum was promoted from Vice President of Engineering to Chief of Engineering. In his new role, Lum will lead efforts to evaluate and implement technologies to ensure the continued dependability and safety of client systems. Lum has been with Cetra since it was established in 2008 and has had more than 20 years of experience in designing and managing IT infrastructure.

“With the rise of cyberattacks on small businesses, it has become even more critical that we continue to stay ahead of the constantly and rapidly changing landscape of cyber threats,” said McMurdo. “Anson has been very successful in designing IT systems for our clients that reduce vulnerabilities and improve productivity.”

Cetra Technology is a Honolulu-based company that provides businesses with leading edge solutions for all their internet-based technology needs including managed services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, virtual desktop, network infrastructure, backup and disaster recovery, forensic investigation, access control and VOIP phone systems. For more information go to www.cetratech.com.

6/29/2021

Five Questions with Hawaii's Tech Leaders

Cetra Technology's Mike McMurdo shares his thoughts about the tech industry in this article from the June 11-17, 2021 issue of Pacific Business News.

What significant trends or changes do you foresee in the future of the technology industry, locally or otherwise?

McMurdo: The increased use of technology for remote work as well as the need to improve network security will continue to be critical for many industries for the foreseeable future.

Local companies 'raise the bar' for innovation in the Islands

Cetra Technology names new President

Five Questions with Hawaii's Tech Leaders

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