Revenues up at Datong as spyware firm returns to profit

The group made a pre-tax profit of 206,000 for the period ending March 31, compared to a loss of 149,000 for the same period last year. Operating profit before exceptionals increased from 150,000 to 520,000.

Dean Blood, chief executive, said: "I am delighted to announce that the Group has returned to operating profit following a strong performance over the half year.

"Datong enters the next period with a healthy order book and robust order pipeline, providing a solid platform on which to achieve further growth.

"The group will continue to deliver on its strategy of investment in leading edge product and service solutions, while developing and extending routes to market.

"With growing signs of a recovery in our core US market, imminent launch of our next generation customer solutions, and continuing success in our diversification strategy, Datong is well positioned to continue to create value through sustainable profitable growth."