Hg-backed Focus Group acquires Midland Telecom

Focus Group has acquired Midland Telecom as it continues to grow its UK footprint and serve customers from an integrated network of regional hubs.

 

Rowan leads x-hoppers out of beta phase

Ian Rowan will lead x-hoppers as CEO as the provider of retail communications solutions launches its AI-fuelled platform in the UK, exiting its beta phase.

 

Core Technology Systems accelerates growth with Velocity IT buy

Core Technology Systems has acquired Velocity IT as it aims to exceed its £15m revenue target in 2024.

 

Central Technology acquires IT3000

Central Technology has acquired fellow MSP IT3000 in a move to expand its geographic reach and enhance its client experience.

 

Pulsant launches Partner Programme for high-growth tech

Pulsant has established a collaborative programme to enable regional businesses and channel partners to jointly capitalise on rising demand for colocation, Edge, and IaaS solutions. 

 

McKinsey partner to lead new BT strategy unit, FT reports

BT has installed Tom Meakin, a Senior Partner from McKinsey, to lead its new strategy unit and join its executive committee, according to a report by the Financial Times.

 

Voip Unlimited achieves two ISO accreditations

Voip Unlimited has secured ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 accreditation for the 11th successive year.

 

BT to help drive SMB CO2 emission reduction 

BT is marking Earth Day through a partnership with the UK Business Climate Hub, which aims to help UK SMBs halve CO2e emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

 

NG Bailey IT Services joins RingCentral Partner Programme

The IT Services business of NG Bailey has joined the RingCentral Reach partner programme, enabling it to offer its customers a wider suite of UCaaS and cloud CCaaS solutions.

 

Macquarie considers KCOM sale, reports Telegraph

Investment bank Macquarie has appointed advisors PJT Partners as it explores the sale of KCOM, according to a report by the Telegraph.