RESELLER NEWS ...continued 16 01732 759725 Aliter advances CNI ambitions with third acquisition Aliter Capital LLP, a private equity buy and build specialist, has acquired Hereford-based mobile communications provider Serbus Limited, its third ICT managed services acquisition after ITM Communications, a provider of critical network and ICT infrastructure managed services, and Bates IT, a specialist healthcare ICT provider. The new addition advances Aliter’s ambition to build a national provider of network and ICT managed services focused on UK Government and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Established in 2010 by Sebastian Wiles and Russell Ticehurst, both of whom have a UK Special Forces background, Serbus provides secure mobile communications, featuring top level threat protection and compliance. Simon Fieldhouse, Group CEO, said: “This deal broadens the group’s existing credentials in supporting Critical National Infrastructure and the defence sector and enables us to advance the launch of a stand-alone dedicated defence practice. Extending our services to include secure NCSC-approved communications solutions provides a tremendous opportunity to extend our security pedigree and broaden our managed services footprint across existing customers, whilst expanding into adjacent CNI verticals, such as emergency services, utilities, energy and datacentres.” www.alitercap.com … ITC secures £7 million BGF investment to drive growth ITC Service, an IT managed services provider, has secured £7 million in investment from growth capital investors BGF to support its continued expansion through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. Founded in 2016 by Christopher Potts and Peter Anderson, the Hebburnbased company delivers business-critical outsourced IT services to more than 400 SMEs across the North-East of England. Services include managed IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 cloud services, voice, communication, consulting and digital transformation. Founder and Director Christopher Potts said: “Over the last 18 years, we have built a highly successful, respected business that has developed a strong and valued client base. With the ongoing support of my co-founder Peter, I am excited to lead ITC forward, to continue to grow and support our region, to help more local businesses achieve their goals and to complete a carefully executed M&A strategy.” As part of the investment, Lee Shorten will join the ITC board as non-executive chair (NXC). www.bgf.co.uk … Acquisitions add £1 million to Chess ICT EBITDA Independent technology service provider Chess ICT is powering its growth strategy with a brace of acquisitions that together will deliver an additional £1 million to its EBITDA. The acquisitions include a connectivity customer base and Silversands Limited, an IT consultancy and Microsoft Certified Partner with 29 specialists serving more than 100 enterprise and public sector customers with Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, on-premises solutions and devices. David Pollock, Founder Chairman of Chess ICT, said: “Chess ICT is an ambitious business and bringing in new talent and customers presents exciting opportunities for our people and customers. The acquisition of Silversands enhances our capability with innovative products and services that will deliver value to our customers.” Chess ICT employs more than 260 people across the UK, supporting 25,000-plus customers. Evolution Capital provided Chess ICT with financial due diligence, using its EC Analytics toolset to provide insight into the performance of Silversands. continued... TSG makes multi-million-pound acquisition Technology Services Group (TSG), a premier Microsoft Solution Partner and provider of managed and cloud services, business applications, risk and cybersecurity, modern workplace strategies and training to mid-market businesses, has strengthened its presence in the education sector with the acquisition of Dayta, one of the UK’s fastest-growing multi-academy trust technology providers. Headquartered in Aylesbury and with a headcount of 17, Dayta provides accountancy software and other financial management solutions to schools and multi‑academy trusts throughout the country. The acquisition marks the next phase in TSG’s expansion, following recorded double-digit growth in turnover and profits and an increase in headcount to more than 250 staff. With offices in Newcastle, London and Glasgow, TSG serves clients across the UK. TSG CEO Rory McKeand said: “We’re delighted to have completed this key strategic acquisition in order to grow our existing footprint in the education sector. Dayta has a strong pedigree serving education customers, with a growing client portfolio of schools and multiacademy trusts that we will work with to strengthen our position in this key market.” https://www.tsg.com/ MBA IT acquired by BDR BDR Group is boosting its annual revenue by around £10 million with the acquisition of London-based MBA Information Technology Limited (MBA IT), a provider of enterprise IT infrastructure solutions to customers in the retail and professional services sectors. BDR Group CEO Malek Rahimi (pictured) said: “Our M&A strategy is all about growing our business by enhancing our service provision. MBA IT has a superb track record in infrastructure provision in retail and professional services. We already have many customers in those spaces, and this only strengthens our ability to meet their unique needs.” Simon Fieldhouse Aliter Capital LLP Christopher Potts and Peter Anderson Rory McKeand David Pollock
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