Company update – acquisition news
ICT specialists, the inTEC GROUP are pleased to announce that they have acquired Opal IT Limited as part of their on-going, ambitious acquisition strategy. Opal represents inTEC’s eleventh acquisition since 2016 and their third just this year.
Opal is a Newcastle based provider of IT managed services, with a focus on Microsoft technologies in the SME marketplace, in keeping with other inTEC operating companies. Founded in 2008, Opal specialises in Client Server, Desktop Infrastructure, Cloud Hosting & Cyber Security and Managed Support. Operating mainly in the private sector, Opal serves some large corporate clients including Tesco Bank with a diverse customer base across several verticals. In addition to their private sector presence, Opal also serves several educational institutions.
Managing Director of Opal IT, Andy Metcalfe, commented:
“Opal has been on an amazing journey during the last 13+ years working with exceptional clients. With our shared values, vision and ethos, this partnership will deliver long-term stability for the business and continue growth and expansion of our operations. We are confident that our team and all of our valued clients will reap huge rewards by us becoming part of the inTEC family and we are really looking forward to the months ahead.”
inTEC (a Gold Microsoft Partner) are a highly experienced and entrepreneurial team building a network of telecoms and IT partners allowing them to expand their product and service portfolios, instantly transforming them into full-service ICT solutions providers.
They specialise in the design, implementation and support of a range of Cloud services and business applications including IT managed services, IT infrastructure support, hosted collaboration and communication solutions.
This latest acquisition extends inTEC’s geographical reach into the North East and builds on their credibility in both private sector and education IT managed service provision. They now have office sites in nine locations around the UK and Ireland.
Simon Howitt, CEO of the inTEC GROUP, commented:
“I am delighted that the Opal team are joining the inTEC GROUP. Andy has built a great team and a very strong business. We plan to work with them to bring additional skills and value and intend that the team and clients can enjoy a really exciting future.
This transaction extends our reach into the North East and we all look forward to how we can establish an even stronger position.”
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For further information about Opal IT, click here.
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