IT CONSULTANT Acronyms Ltd has won a contract to provide specialist technical support to Drake Circus mall.

The shopping centre is only the latest high-profile client from the South of England to be secured by the company.

Acronyms was launched by directors Amos Swan and Dave Smith in 2003 and currently employs seven technical staff at the City Business Park. As well as providing IT support services, Acronyms is also a specialised Microsoft partner.

Mr Swan said: "We have significant expansion plans in the pipeline for 2010 and the award of a contract such as this gives us great confidence for the future."

Mike Jones, general manager at Drake Circus, said: "The team from Acronyms really listened to our IT needs and we're delighted with the solutions they have presented. An efficient and effective IT system is vital to the operation of a busy shopping centre."