Independent Technology Group · Belgium

Technology.
Security. Growth.

A group of specialised consulting arms bridging IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and business transformation — for forward-thinking organisations across Europe and the GCC.

15+
Years Experience
3
Countries
100%
Independent
4
Languages

A Group Built on Deep Expertise

Gforce Networks is an independent technology group delivering specialised expertise across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and digital business transformation.

Founded by Gilberto Torres, with over 15 years of international IT leadership spanning Belgium, Portugal, and beyond, Gforce Networks was built to bridge the persistent gap between technical depth and executive vision.

Our structure allows each arm to operate with focused expertise while sharing a common foundation: integrity, precision, and a client-first approach that never compromises on quality for convenience.

As an independently operated group — without vendor affiliations or reseller incentives — every recommendation we make is driven exclusively by what's right for the client.

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Our Mission

To empower organisations with secure, resilient, and strategically aligned technology ecosystems that support long-term growth.

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Our Approach

Independent, vendor-agnostic advice. No hidden incentives — just the right solution for your context, budget, and risk profile.

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Our Foundation

Rooted in hands-on technical execution and validated by entrepreneurial experience, including a successful business exit in 2020.

"We don't just consult — we have built, led, and exited technology businesses. That entrepreneurial lens shapes every engagement."

— Gilberto Torres, Founder

Specialised Arms, One Trusted Group

Each arm focuses on a distinct domain, delivering specialist-level depth without compromise. All united by the same commitment to independent, outcome-driven advisory.

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Gforce Consulting
IT · Cybersecurity · Compliance · Strategy

Independent IT, cybersecurity, compliance and business transformation consulting for SMEs and scale-ups across Europe and the GCC. Vendor-agnostic. Results-driven. Remote-first with executive onsite support.

  • Cisco · Fortinet · HPE Aruba infrastructure
  • pfSense · OPNsense · open source stack
  • GDPR advisory, audits & DPO-as-a-Service
  • ISO 27001 / NIS2 compliance alignment
  • Fractional IT Manager / Virtual CIO / CISO
  • Digital transformation strategy & roadmapping
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Gforce Solutions
Managed IT Services for SMEs

Reliable, proactive managed IT services so you can focus on your business while we keep your technology running securely and efficiently. Predictable. Scalable. Expert-led.

  • Managed IT & remote monitoring (RMM)
  • Proactive maintenance & patch management
  • IT helpdesk & end-user support
  • Infrastructure management & optimisation
  • Vendor coordination & lifecycle management
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Gforce Academy
Cybersecurity & Compliance Education

Practical cybersecurity and compliance education for teams and individuals. Technology is only as secure as the people using it — we make security awareness stick.

  • Cybersecurity awareness programmes
  • GDPR & data protection workshops
  • Phishing simulation & testing
  • On-site corporate training sessions
  • Self-paced online courses (e-learning)
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The Person Behind the Group

Gilberto Torres
Founder · Gforce Networks Group
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Chief Data Officer & IT Manager — Essensium · Leuven, Belgium · CDO since May 2025
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Vlerick Business School — SME Challenge · Digital Transformation & Business Development · 2017
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ICT Security Specialist — Intec Brussel · McAfee ePO · GDPR/DPO preparation
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GDPR Data Protection Officer (DPO) — Certified · July 2025
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4 languages — Portuguese (native) · Spanish (native) · English · Dutch
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Founder & Entrepreneur — Belgium & Portugal operations · Successful business exit 2020
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Gforce Networks was founded by Gilberto Torres, a technology executive with over 15 years of international IT leadership spanning security, compliance, and strategic business transformation across Belgium, Portugal, and beyond.

Having built and scaled technology businesses across two countries — including a successful group exit in 2020 — Gilberto brings rare entrepreneurial depth to every engagement. His expertise bridges hands-on technical execution with board-level strategic vision, allowing him to operate effectively at every layer of an organisation.

Currently serving as Chief Data Officer and IT Manager at Essensium in Leuven, he is simultaneously building Gforce Networks into a multi-arm group offering structured, independent technology expertise to European and GCC organisations.

Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, English, and Dutch, Gilberto operates seamlessly across European and international markets — bringing both cultural intelligence and technical authority to every engagement.

2025 – Present
Essensium · Belgium
Chief Data Officer & IT Manager

Enterprise-wide IT operations, cybersecurity governance, GDPR frameworks, and ISO 27001 initiatives across European operations.

2023 – 2025
Facil · Belgium
ICT Systems Administrator

Global infrastructure responsibility, network modernisation, and SAP migration environment support across multi-site operations.

2012 – 2020
Gforce Networks Group
Founder & CEO

Built and scaled IT services businesses across Belgium and Portugal. Managed operations, client delivery, and governance. Successful group exit in 2020.

2010
AT&T
Network Analyst

Enterprise network performance, telecommunications infrastructure, and large-scale connectivity for global operations.

Experience That Spans Borders

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Built It, Led It, Exited It

We don't just consult — we have built, led, and successfully exited technology businesses. That entrepreneurial lens ensures recommendations are grounded in operational reality, not theory.

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Truly Vendor-Agnostic

No reseller agreements. No vendor incentives. Every recommendation is driven exclusively by what's right for your organisation — whether that's enterprise hardware, open source, or a hybrid approach.

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Governance-First Mindset

European regulatory environments produce some of the most structured governance disciplines in the world. We apply that rigour — GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2 — practically and proportionately to your context.

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International Reach

With operations across Belgium, Portugal, and active GCC engagements, and fluency in four languages, we operate seamlessly across multicultural environments and international markets.

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Technical Depth + Executive Vision

The rare ability to configure a firewall and present to a board in the same day. Deep technical capability backed by Vlerick Business School training in digital transformation and strategy.

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Long-Term Partnership Orientation

We structure our engagements for lasting impact, not quick wins. Our retainer models are designed to compound value over time — building governance maturity alongside your business growth.

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Ready to Strengthen Your Technology Foundation?

Whether you're navigating a compliance challenge, planning an infrastructure upgrade, or looking for strategic IT leadership — we'd welcome an honest conversation about how we can help.

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