RESELLER NEWS 14 01732 759725 The acquisition creates a combined organisation of 4,250 employees and more than €500 million in annual revenue focused on delivering AI-driven digital transformation programmes across regulated environments in the public and private sectors. Version 1 CEO Roop Singh said: “CreateFuture is an exceptional business, with high calibre talent, deep client relationships and sector expertise that directly complements our own. They have built something genuinely impressive for clients, leveraging AI-driven capabilities with a flexible and agile approach, and have delivered sustained growth ahead of the market.” www.version1.com … Golden hearing Technology solutions specialist Avoira has marked its golden anniversary by donating 50 Amazon Alexa smart speakers to Age UK Bury. By enabling voice-controlled access to music, audiobooks, weather updates and communication with friends and family, the devices will help the charity tackle loneliness and digital exclusion across the borough. Bury North MP James Frith joined Avoira Managing Director Andrew Roberts to present the devices to Ania Stark-Ketcher, Chief Executive of Age UK Bury, at the charity’s Jubilee Centre. … Planet IT acquired by TalkTalk Business Following its full separation from TalkTalk Group, TalkTalk Business is accelerating its evolution from a traditional connectivity provider to a managed network services provider by acquiring IT and cybersecurity specialist Planet IT. Planet IT provides managed IT support, cybersecurity solutions, Microsoft cloud services (Microsoft 365 and Azure) and strategic IT consultancy to a diverse range of SME and enterprise customers. Its founders, Gavin Jones and Sean Smith, will continue to lead the business, alongside the existing leadership team, but with the added benefit of TalkTalk Business’s national reach and connectivity, networking and UC solutions. Ruth Kennedy, CEO at TalkTalk Business, said: “Bringing Planet IT into TalkTalk Business is an important step in expanding our managed services capabilities. Planet IT’s strong technical capability, experienced team and loyal customer base complement our strengths in connectivity, while its culture and customer-first approach closely align with our own values. Together, we can offer customers a more comprehensive technology proposition, supporting organisations as they adopt cloud platforms, strengthen security and enable modern ways of working.” ...continued TMT tailor-made for Global 4 Horsham-based MSP Global 4 has made another significant acquisition as it continues to develop a technology and managed services group with nationwide reach. The addition of Whiteley-based IT solutions provider Tailor Made Technologies (TMT), following the acquisitions Gemini Group and the Nasstar SME customer base, both in 2023, enhances Global 4’s capabilities in IT and managed services and expands its offering to mid-market and enterprise customers across the UK. As exclusive adviser to TMT, Knight Corporate Finance led the sale process from initial strategy through to completion. … Cloudcomputing expands reach with Innovate IT investment Innovate IT Ltd has been acquired by identity and cybersecurity specialist Cloudcomputing, as the Portuguese company looks to accelerate its international expansion to capitalise on surging demand for identity and access management solutions fuelled by rising cyber risk and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. Innovate IT will continue to operate under its existing brand with the same leadership team, the same technical specialists and the same service offerings. With a strong presence in the UK and operations in the United States, Innovate IT is expected to lift Cloudcomputing’s 2026 growth significantly, increase its delivery capacity in the UK and US by 400% and enable it to expand into new areas of the market including sports, entertainment and media, retail and the public sector. Part of the Allurity Group, a European cybersecurity platform with 800 employees across 18 countries, Cloudcomputing has a direct presence in Portugal, Spain and the UK (since 2024). It has delivered more than 600 projects globally and reported €7 million in revenue in 2025. CEO Ricardo Martins said: “This acquisition strengthens our capabilities across the full identity value chain, from strategy through to managed services, while reinforcing our approach to identity governance in AI-driven environments, particularly Agentic AI.” He added: “It significantly enhances our ability to deliver complex, multinational projects while maintaining a focus on control, security and operational efficiency.” Cube6 gains a new dimension within Owlis Group Owlis Group, a newly formed technology group, has kicked off an ambitious buy-andbuild strategy with its first acquisition, Colchester-based managed IT services company Cube 6. Led by Richard Vogt, Owlis has been set up by private equity firm Ansor Ventures to create an integrated IT services platform uniting high-quality regional providers under a single, collaborative structure that will enable it to serve customers nationwide. Its strategy is to preserve the identity and strengths of each business while enabling scale, investment and enhanced service delivery through shared capability. Thus, Dave Garrett and Lynne Garrett who incorporated Cube 6 in 2007 will continue to lead the business as a key regional hub within the Owlis platform. The transaction was advised by KBS Corporate. Colchester-based IT services company Cube 6 has been sold to Owlis Group Aspire completes third acquisition in two years Aspire Technology Solutions, the LDC private equity-backed provider of managed IT, cyber security and modern workplace solutions, is strengthening its presence in Scotland with the acquisition of Lanarkshire-headquartered NVT Group – its third acquisition in two years. NVT Group’s 49 employees have transferred to Aspire and will operate from the company’s Glasgow hub, with NVT’s services integrated into Aspire’s delivery model. Chris Fraser, CEO and founder of Aspire, said: “Our priority is to provide immediate continuity both for customers and the team, while enhancing the service they receive through Aspire’s scale and capability. This acquisition strengthens our presence in Scotland, while maintaining the high level of service and support our customers expect. Bringing the teams together in Glasgow will create a stronger platform for growth as we continue to invest in the region.” www.aspirets.com (L-R) Tom Howard, CFO of Aspire Technology Solutions and Chris Fraser, CEO, pictured outside the company’s HQ
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