BULLETIN Xperience completes third deal Digital solutions specialist Xperience Group has acquired business applications solutions and managed IT services provider GCC Group, a move that will see GCC trade under the Xperience brand. The deal, Xperience’s third acquisition in 24 months and its first since Bowmark Capital invested in the business, strengthens its growing network of offices across the UK including Peterborough, Bury St Edmunds, Glasgow, Lisburn, London and Gloucester. Iain O’Kane, CEO, Xperience said: “The acquisition of GCC is strategically important as Xperience continues to build out its business application capabilities, enhancing our client proposition and broadening our footprint in the UK.” Chris Harthman, CEO at GCC, added: “Our ambition has always been to join forces with a company that shared our values and could continue to support our business strategy. As the relationship with Iain and his wider team has developed, it has been clear to me that Xperience represents a great home for GCC, and I am excited about what this transaction will provide to both our valued customers and quality team.” www.xperience-group.com Woodbank partners with MCS Group Woodbank Office Solutions has partnered with managed IT provider MCS Group. Under the terms of the agreement, Woodbank will look after the managed print service requirements for MCS Group clients as and when they are needed. The move came about after the MPS provider supplied a new multifunctional office printer and booklet finisher to MCS for their own offices. Woodbank Managing Director Janet Bowden said: “We often receive enquiries from IT companies when their clients need managed print services. It’s great when one of those IT companies is a new customer. It’s more rewarding when they approach you to discuss working in partnership because of your shared values as a business. We look forward to supporting the directors, the MCS Group, and their clients.” “As a company providing IT support, cyber security, and telecoms, our customers enquire if we also provide managed print services. We’ve considered partnerships before and are very conscious of the relationships we build; if it goes wrong it reflects on us. Because of the overall experience we’ve had with Woodbank as a customer, we knew they were the business we’d like to work with,” said Steve Marsden, Director at MCS Group.” www.woodbankoffice.co.uk PRINTITRESELLER.UK 7 Gamma acquires EnableX Gamma has acquired the EnableX Group which comprises three channel businesses, Pragma, Techland and Candio. EnableX CEO Will Morey said: “We are excited to be part of the Gamma Group and it is clear how the portfolio we have fits into Gamma’s strategy for growth and leadership in the UCaaS space. Bringing these businesses together will help us both bring additional value to the channel.’’ Daryl Pile, Managing Director, Gamma Business added: “We are delighted to welcome EnableX into the Gamma Group. This acquisition significantly expands our channel portfolio providing greater opportunities for our partners to accelerate their growth. We are proud to work alongside them and the partnership that they have forged with one of the leading business communications vendors, EricssonLG Enterprise. The most striking element throughout the process has been the close cultural alignment of EnableX and Gamma, both built on openness, loyalty and trust – we can’t wait to get started.” www.gamma.co.uk A new chapter Capital Document Solutions has announced a rebrand and change of name. Effective 15 January 2024, the company will now trade as Agilico. In a statement the company said: “It’s been just over a year since we joined forces with Agilico and we’re part of a family of UK businesses, each with the same customerfirst philosophy and deep expertise in managed print services and workplace technology. Now it’s time for the next step – from 15 January 2024 onwards, we become Agilico.” www.capital-solutions.co.uk Management buyout Just prior to the Christmas break, Richard Lamb and Richard Willson completed a majority sale of Apex Connected. Apex Founder Chris Hutchings has retained a minority shareholding but has resigned as CEO and will no longer be involved in day-to-day business operations. Managing Director Richard Lamb said: “This is a very exciting time for the business. Personally, I cannot wait to get stuck in and keep driving Apex forward. We have some wonderful customers, and we are looking forward to welcoming many more. Thank you to Chris Hutchings for all his work and support over the last 12 months. Together with Richard Willson I am looking forward to the next chapter in the Apex story.” Operational Director Richard Willson added: “I am thrilled to be a part of the management buyout along with Richard Lamb. This represents an incredible opportunity to leverage our collective strengths and drive the business forward. Together, we will build upon the solid foundation laid by the existing Apex team.” www.apexconnected.com Iain O’Kane and Chris Harthman Business Design Centre · London · 17 September 2024 ICT · MANAGED IT · MOBILE · PRINT 24
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