RESELLER NEWS ...continued 18 01732 759725 Evolve and ATSG combine forces ATSG, a global provider of infrastructurecentric cloud, IT managed services and cybersecurity, has combined forces with Evolve IP to create a global leader in unified communications, contact centre and cloud services with $230 million in revenue and 1,700 global customers serving over 950,000 end-users. RunTide Capital-backed ATSG will have a controlling stake in the new business, which will integrate solutions from both companies into a broader managed services portfolio benefiting mid-market and enterprise customers and supporting the further development of EMEA partnerships and a global white-label business. Russ Reeder, CEO of the combined company, said: “By combining with Evolve IP, we’re positioning ATSG to emerge as one of the largest privately-owned managed services platforms.” Paul Harrison, EMEA Managing Director of Evolve IP, added: “The opportunity this combination brings to our EMEA partners is transformative. Having the combined knowledge and financial support of ATSG will enable us to accelerate our growth even further and build upon our success of recent years, growing our presence in the channel globally and developing the Evolve IP brand across EMEA. This is great news for our partners, as ATSG brings further skills, funding and leading technologies to the table, allowing partners to grow their businesses and further develop their service offering as an Evolve IP partner.” … Trams|Econocom completes Econocom integration with change of name Trams|Econocom has changed its name to Econocom Products & Solutions UK Ltd after completing its integration into the Econocom Group. The transition will give the UK business direct access to Group resources and expertise in 16 countries, enabling it to provide tailored IT solutions in Workplace, Infrastructure, Audio Visual and Finance to Econocom Group customers across Europe. Since joining Econocom in 2021, Trams|Econocom has expanded its Windows and AV offering, whilst retaining strong partnerships with Apple, Jamf and Quantum. Gavin Bell, CEO of Econocom UK, said: “Joining the Econocom Group opens up a wealth of opportunities for growth in the UK, whilst enabling us to provide a broader service to customers that have a presence across Europe. It allows us to deliver innovative IT solutions that are backed by the strength of a truly pan-European organisation, whilst maintaining the flexibility and agility of the UK business that has been our foundation over many years. We are well positioned to support our clients with comprehensive ‘as-a-service’ offerings with our in-house finance team, ensuring customers have the flexibility and scalability needed to thrive in a fast-changing market.” www.econocom.co.uk … Aspire broadens reach with CloudCoCo acquisition Aspire Technology Solutions, a provider of managed IT, cyber security and modern workplace solutions, has expanded its UK footprint with the acquisition of CloudCoCo, a Leeds-headquartered MSP with expertise in managed IT, cloud and unified communications. Bringing over £10 million in additional revenue and approximately 300 new customers to Aspire, the deal builds on the LDC private equity-backed MSP’s acquisition of Cloud Cover IT in January 2024, which strengthened its service capabilities and expanded its footprint in Scotland. Aspire Founder and CEO Chris Fraser said: “This acquisition not only broadens our reach but enhances our ability to offer responsive, innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. The CloudCoCo team will be an important part of Aspire’s next chapter. Together, we’re ready to make an even greater impact across key UK regions.” With an expanded presence across Gateshead, Glasgow, London, Stockton and now Leeds, Aspire recently reinvested £1.7 million in its technology stack, reinforcing the capabilities of its nextgeneration Security Operations Centre (SOC) and other critical infrastructure. www.aspirets.com Instil gains cyber security expertise with Vertical Structure acquisition Two of Northern Ireland’s leading technology firms have joined forces, with software development company Instil buying cyber security consultancy Vertical Structure for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of the cybersecurity consultancy supplements Belfast-based Instil’s organic growth of 35% and is a key part of its strategy to increase annual turnover to £50 million within five years. As well as adding cyber security and penetration testing expertise to Instil’s offering, the acquisition gives Vertical Structure’s client base access to the former’s portfolio of services designed to help technology brands transform, innovate and disrupt their markets with category-defining software products. Services include product development, delivering next-generation software products; cloud engineering, developing well-architected modern cloud solutions; digital modernisation, rethinking business models; and training, accelerating engineering and delivery know-how in software teams. Tara Simpson, CEO and founder of Instil, said: “We are delighted to have completed the acquisition of Vertical Structure. Simon and Marc have grown a fantastic company that we’ve had the pleasure of partnering with for many years. Cyber security is a must-have for organisations around the world and, with this acquisition, we are now in a position to be able to deliver consultancy which meets that demand.” www.instil.co UBDS Group acquires 3B Data Security UBDS has signalled its ambitious expansion strategy with the addition of cyber security specialist 3B Data Security to the UBDS Group alongside technology infrastructure and solutions provider UBDS Digital and AWS specialist Rayo, supported by a state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Manchester delivering managed detection and response, threat prevention and threat intelligence 24/7/365. Under the terms of the acquisition, Cambridge-based 3B Data Security will join the 150-strong team already under the UBDS Group of companies, while retaining its autonomy, brand identity, management team and all 23 employees. 3B Data Security provides cyber security services such as digital forensic incident response, security training, information security consulting and penetration testing and is accredited as a National Cyber Security Centre CIR Level 2 Incident Response Provider and PCI Security Standards Council PCI Forensic Investigator & Qualified Security Assessor Company. www.ubdsgroup.com Paul Harrison Evolve IP (l-r) Simon Whittaker, Co-Founder and CEO of Vertical Structure; Paddy O’Hagan, COO of Instil; Marc Dowie, Co-Founder and COO of Vertical Structure; Tara Simpson, CEO and Founder of Instil
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