BULLETIN SysGroup acquires Orchard Liverpool-headquartered SysGroup has acquired Independent Network Solutions Limited – which trades as Orchard Computers (Orchard). Based in Bristol, Orchard is a managed IT service provider. It has been in operation for over 30 years and has built a loyal customer base totalling over 120 active clients in 2021, covering the south west of England. The business, which generated revenues of £2.1m in 2021, represents customers across a range of sectors, covering both the public and private sectors. Its managed IT services offering mirrors that of SysGroup, providing high quality consulting services and building tailor-made, vendoragnostic solutions designed specifically to meet individual customer needs, followed by ongoing technical support. The acquisition was funded from the group’s existing cash resources and will further strengthen its presence in the south west of England, while complementing the operations in South Wales, with the addition of more than 20 people joining the team. The vendors of Orchard, Ian Terry and Chris Patten, will remain with SysGroup to assist with the handover of customer relationships and integration into the group. Orchard is the group’s second acquisition in a month, following the integration of Edinburghbased Truststream Security Solutions in a deal worth up to £8m. CEO Adam Binks said: “I am thrilled to be announcing our second acquisition of the financial year. Orchard is a well-established, well-respected business with a loyal customer base in the south west of England and I am delighted that we have been able to bring this business into the group.” www.sysgroup.com Computacenter sets net-zero goal Computacenter has announced its new net zero target, which includes Scope 3 emissions, is 2040, ten years earlier than its previous goal. The firm is also aiming to be carbon neutral for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022, five years ahead of its previous target. The reseller’s 2021 sustainability report shows it reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 74% between 2019 and 2021, despite continuing to expand and grow the business during that period. Initiatives and investments which contribute to achieving the carbon neutral milestone in 2022 include: investments in new and existing facilities to reduce electricity consumption; investment in solar generation at Hatfield (1.8m kWh generated in 2021, saving approx. 400,000 kg of annual carbon emissions) and Kerpen (1.5m kWh generation expected in 2022); and the move to electricity contracts from green energy suppliers. In 2021, 73% of Computacenter’s electricity usage came from renewable sources. www.computacenter.com Workflo Solutions sponsors rising star Workflo Solutions is sponsoring 16-yearold Chloe Grant from Perth, one of the hottest young prospects in UK motorsport, as she gears up for the inaugural GB4 Championship – a new motor racing championship for open wheel, formula racing cars in the UK. The Livingston-based company joins forces with Laser Tools Racing and John Clark Motor Group to support Chloe as she moves from the karting circuit into motor car racing on the new GB4 series. She will compete at some of the most illustrious venues associated with UK motorsport in the coming months, including Silverstone, Oulton Park, Snetterton, and Donnington Park. Michael Field, Managing Director of Workflo Solutions said: “Sponsoring Chloe as she steps up to the next level on the motor racing circuit was something we were very keen to do. Her focus and dedication to the sport is incredible and I genuinely believe she has all the makings of a future champion in the years ahead.” www.workflo-solutions.co.uk Apogee joins AGCC Apogee has joined Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC). The AGCC collaborates with business of all shapes, sizes and sectors to ensure future economic success in the north east Scotland region. With a direct line into government at all levels, the AGCCs’ political independence allows it to ensure that the voices of SMEs and multinational corporations alike are heard. With aims to improve energy transition, regional connectivity, international trade opportunities and more, the AGCC is paving the road for businesses to succeed – and to do so sustainably. “We were looking for a way to provide value and build on our existing presence in the north east Scotland region,” says Alan Shaw, Regional Account Manager at Apogee. “The obvious way to achieve that was to partner up with AGCC, who have a large and diverse membership who we can collaborate with.” Russell Borthwick, Chief Executive of AGCC, added: “We look forward to working with Apogee to build connections and help it grow its presence in the north east of Scotland.” www.apogeecorp.com 01732 759725 6 (l-r) Alan Shaw, Regional Account Manager for Apogee and Russell Borthwick, Chief Executive of AGCC Francis Thornhill ENTRIES NOW OPEN https://printitawards.co.uk
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