Jonathan Edwards: From Globalserve to DMS
Jonathan Edwards is founder and CEO of DMS, which provides technology services to businesses, equity firms and hedge funds. Previous to the founding of this business in 2003, he founded Globalserve.
Q: What was the premise behind the founding of Globalserve?A: I founded Globalserve in 1999 after my work with Compucom, one of the largest computer technology resellers in the US which also provided IT solutions. My work there got me thinking about the difficulties of global technology distribution, and how best to use newly emerging technology to manage the problems and costs.Q: The Company still continues to exist today – what made you go on to found DMS?A: I felt that there were some problems with our long and short term goals and that the agenda simply wasn’t what I was interested in anymore. I was inspired to start fresh in New York where I felt there was a market for technology services which had yet to be fully exploited. I feel that my work now makes sure that a close relationship is held with clients humanizes the process and of course provides them with expert advice on technology solutions for their businesses.