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Parity pushes for online security clearance capability

~ improved system needed to meet increased public sector demand for DV-level authorisation ~

July 13, 2009

Parity , the IT and business solutions provider, is pushing the Government to introduce online security clearance processes to meet the growing need from the public sector for DV-level cleared candidates.

The recent Transformational Government Agenda and Digital Britain Report have outlined plans for better government websites and more public access to the Internet. However, Parity would like this to move a step further, towards the provision of online procedures to speed up the security clearance process – an efficiency the Government should be keen to embrace.

Demand for contractors with the highest level of security clearance has hit an all-time high, according to Parity. This has led to a shortage of suitably qualified individuals to fill critical governmental roles, and increased pressure on the process for running background checks on contractors.

“It’s critical for recruitment agencies to be aligned to government department needs, providing the right candidates, with the right security clearance, in a timely manner,” said Alan Rommel, managing director, at Parity. “Positions left unfilled for any length of time can lead to inefficiencies, project failure or, in extreme circumstances, a threat to national security.”

Recruitment agencies that undertake the security clearance for clients remove the hassle involved with sourcing suitable staff, and ensure the public sector is provided with quality, qualified individuals quickly and efficiently.

“An online process would speed the typically lengthy procedure further, improving efficiency and supporting national security aims,” Rommel concluded.

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About the company

Parity is a business and IT solutions company with over 40 years' industry experience. Parity delivers a range of recruitment and business and IT solutions to clients across the public and private sector.

Parity works with its customers to bring out the best in their businesses, drawing on vast personal experience to help organisations meet the challenges they face. Strong relationships with customers make Parity a trusted partner for hundreds of clients across the UK and Ireland, including; BT, Ofgem, The Cabinet Office, Ministry of Defence, BAT, Northamptonshire County Council and The Charity Commission.

Through specialised IT recruitment for contract, interim and permanent resources, especially in the public sector, Parity provides decision makers with the best candidates to drive strategies forward and focus on results.

Through Collaborative Information Management, coupled with Web 2.0, Parity helps their customers harness the power of information. Helping their clients to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and maximise customer service.

Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Parity recorded a turnover of over £148m in 2008. For more information, please visit: http://www.parity.net/

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For further information, please contact:
the account manager at LEWIS

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7802 2626 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7802 2627
Email: parity@lewispr.com

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