Paul Grover

Quasar from Quasarscan is a leading PCI DSS cardholder data (CHD) discovery software tool, developed in New Zealand, that has been proved in the NZ banking and merchant environments to out perform it's competitors in accuracy and overall performance. In NZ, Quasar is sold through Confide Limited.

A Family Investment Company investing in technology and forestry companies with a focus on sustainability.


Stockmarket investments in New Zealand and all major markets. Other private investments directly held or through Icehouse Ventures.


Following the purchase of a majority stake in Confide Limited and significant interest in Quasarscan Limited, we are working with a skilled team to take Confide's business to the next level.

Providing internal advice on a wide range of topics.

Involved in numerous local and international RedShield opportunities.

At Arrow ECS ANZ, I looked after Special Projects & Vendor Management (Pricing).

In October 2016, Arrow ECS ANZ merged with another distribution company acquired by Arrow in March 2016, to become Arrow ECS Australia. I left at the end of my contract with Arrow.

Arrow ECS, formerly Observatory Crest, is a leading distributor of leading software and hardware products.

Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS), a business segment of Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW), is a… Show more

At Arrow ECS ANZ, I looked after Special Projects & Vendor Management (Pricing).

In October 2016, Arrow ECS ANZ merged with another distribution company acquired by Arrow in March 2016, to become Arrow ECS Australia. I left at the end of my contract with Arrow.

Arrow ECS, formerly Observatory Crest, is a leading distributor of leading software and hardware products.

Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS), a business segment of Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW), is a global value-added distributor for the IT channel specializing in providing enterprise and midrange computing products, services and solutions to value-added resellers, system integrators, and independent software vendors.

Arrow ECS focus on delivering superior and market leading products to our resellers and their end-users to help make both Internet and Intranet applications operate at optimum performance in a highly available environment with the best security framework and management tools, matched with the services from our excellent Trans-Tasman team. We are all about the delivery of detailed product information, through to accurate and timely quotes to assistance with implementation and ongoing help with support renewals, training and product knowledge for our resellers.

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Observatory Crest Australia distributed:
* F5 Networks Products and Services
* ArcSight by HP
* Tipping Point by HP
* Fortify by HP
* FireEye
* Gigamon
* ForeScout
* MobileIron
* Bluecat Networks
* PureStorage
* AlgoSec
* Vormetric
* Palo Alto Networks


Observatory Crest was acquired by Arrow ECS (a division of Arrow Electronics, Inc. NYSE:ARW) in September 2014.

We provided partners with a comprehensive range of Value Added services… Show more

Observatory Crest Australia distributed:
* F5 Networks Products and Services
* ArcSight by HP
* Tipping Point by HP
* Fortify by HP
* FireEye
* Gigamon
* ForeScout
* MobileIron
* Bluecat Networks
* PureStorage
* AlgoSec
* Vormetric
* Palo Alto Networks


Observatory Crest was acquired by Arrow ECS (a division of Arrow Electronics, Inc. NYSE:ARW) in September 2014.

We provided partners with a comprehensive range of Value Added services including the following:
• Technical Pre Sales Support
• Competitive Pricing
• Demand Generation
• Access to Demonstration Equipment
• Sales Training
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Observatory Crest New Zealand distributed leading software and hardware products including those from:
* F5 Networks Products and Services
* ArcSight by HP
* Tipping Point by HP
* Fortify by HP
* Arbor Networks
* FireEye
* ForeScout
* Gigamon
* MobileIron MDM
* BlueCat Networks
* PureStorage
* AlgoSec
* Vormetric
* Palo Alto Networks

I developed a successful business model and in mid-2008 was asked if I could establish this in… Show more

Observatory Crest New Zealand distributed leading software and hardware products including those from:
* F5 Networks Products and Services
* ArcSight by HP
* Tipping Point by HP
* Fortify by HP
* Arbor Networks
* FireEye
* ForeScout
* Gigamon
* MobileIron MDM
* BlueCat Networks
* PureStorage
* AlgoSec
* Vormetric
* Palo Alto Networks

I developed a successful business model and in mid-2008 was asked if I could establish this in Australia.

Observatory Crest was also acquired by Arrow ECS in September 2014. Show less

Founded Value Added Distributors Limited and operated the software sales division 1999-2001 initally distributing Tivoli SME and then associated products; worked with another company to establish markets for new software products (2002); undertook various IT and consultancy work; founded Observatory Crest (2003)

Started to develop market for Tivoli SME products

The lead Design Engineer for Master Systems Integration during the construction, commissioning, opening and early operation of Hong Kong International Airport on Chek Lap Kok. Looked after airfield cabling, the Airport Operational Database and interfaces; Airport Network Infrastructure, Baggage Reconciliation and other system design from final design through installation, implementation and handover phases. The IT projects were accelerated from January 1997 to July 1998.

An extremely… Show more

The lead Design Engineer for Master Systems Integration during the construction, commissioning, opening and early operation of Hong Kong International Airport on Chek Lap Kok. Looked after airfield cabling, the Airport Operational Database and interfaces; Airport Network Infrastructure, Baggage Reconciliation and other system design from final design through installation, implementation and handover phases. The IT projects were accelerated from January 1997 to July 1998.

An extremely rewarding role both from the work experience obtained, the people I worked with and satisfaction of seeing your areas work well. Show less

Assisted in the Master Systems Integration re-tender for the new Hong Kong Airport as part of the Dragon Consortium as lead Technical Consultant

Assisted in the opening of Datapoint's regional office in Hong Kong; was Support Manager for all Datapoint's distributors in the Far East; handled all technical and marketing development for Datapoint and associated products; and help develop a local customer base in Hong Kong and China.

My final position was Marketing and Support Manager.

Started as a Business Analyst and became Computer Services Manager for Bowring Burgess Marsh McLennan. Implemented NZ Goods and Services Tax into their insurance broking system in 1986 and was recognised as an expert for GST on insurance premiums during the transition period. From a sole charge position, I also created a Computer Services Division.