IT services provider Claranet has appointed Paul Court as technical director. Mr Court, formerly technical services director of Telecity Group, was also chief operating officer of Globix, where he worked with organisations such as Transport for London and Carphone Warehouse.

● Mark Paraskeva has been appointed Autodesk’s vice president of Europe, Middle East, India and Africa. The company reports that Mr Paraskeva’s appointment reflects the EMIA region’s increasing contribution to its business.