MEDIA
Black Nova Designs is a leading IT, web design and hosting firm first established in 2015 by Kyle Holmes and based in Calne, Wiltshire. We provide tailored IT solutions for households, all sizes of businesses and sole traders located across the UK and overseas. Our comprehensive services range from custom website design and fast, secure UK-based hosting to SEO services, network design and cyber security support.
2015 – 2023
KEY FIGURES
First established in 2015, in eight years Black Nova Designs has grown to become a trusted and well-known IT provider. Now employing a team of seven dedicated professionals with skills including coding, networking and web design, who help thousands of clients with their home and business IT requirements.
OUR VALUES
Black Nova Designs is the approachable face of IT. So many IT companies are faceless entities and if people don’t understand something, they feel there isn’t anyone to ask. We have a mantra that ‘no question is silly’, we treat all our customers the same no matter how knowledgeable (or not) they are, and we will work hard to find the right IT solution for them.
We’re focused on cybersecurity education too and ensuring that our customers and followers know how to stay safe online. As more and more areas of our lives go digital, the instances of cybercrime grow exponentially. That means people need to be informed and prepared, and that’s where we aim to help them!
We are also committed to doing our bit to minimise the environmental footprint associated with IT. It may seem less important than reducing single-use plastic or taking fewer flights, but our digital lives are impacting the environment. With every website that’s online, file that’s uploaded and even every WhatsApp message sent, data must be processed by servers, often housed in large data centres. These servers use energy and generate heat, which in turn means the data centres need cooling, using more energy. As a brand dedicated to IT and with an eye on sustainability, we’ve moved all our website hosting to data centres run on green energy, we support a monthly coral adoption programme, and we offer hardware recycling at our office.
MEET THE TEAM
Kyle Holmes – Founder and Co-Owner
From space enthusiast to tech entrepreneur
Kyle Holmes, the founder and co-owner of Black Nova Designs, embarked on his tech journey as a child with a deep love of space and science fiction. This early fascination kicked off his obsession with information technology and the boundless possibilities it could unlock. After his dream of joining the military ended with injury, Kyle found himself with a plethora of IT skills but no formal qualifications.
Determined to make his mark in the industry and use his skills, he took the bold step of starting his own business. However, life had other plans, and his entrepreneurial aspirations were temporarily put on hold when he became a father. Then, when Kyle met Danielle, his now-wife and co-owner of Black Nova Designs, their different skills provided the perfect blend needed to take their business to market.
Today, Kyle not only leads on projects and all IT development at Black Nova Designs, but he’s a committed advocate for men’s health, speaking out about his own struggles and how he’s made his mental health a priority.
Danielle Holmes – Co-Owner and Head of Marketing and Sales
Turning passion into proficiency
Danielle Holmes, co-owner and the driving force behind Black Nova Designs’ marketing and sales initiatives, brings a unique perspective to the team that helps the brand stand out. As a qualified accountant, she initially had no background in tech and freely admits she used to call IT support on a very regular basis in her previous roles!
After meeting Kyle and realising how much potential he and Black Nova Designs had, Danielle was determined to make the business work. Luckily, her passion for learning and never saying no to a challenge meant Black Nova Designs was soon thriving and provided an income for her and Kyle.
To get to that point, Danielle embarked on a personal journey of discovery, asking all the “silly” questions that would lead her to understand the intricacies of technology. This journey equipped Danielle with the insights and empathy required to guide others in navigating the complex world of IT. Danielle serves as the engine that propels the business forward, tirelessly spreading the word and establishing critical networking connections.