A growing Welsh communications service group has completed its third acquisition in six months. Cardiff-based IT and communications service provider Flotek has bought Swansea-based Cloud9ine Communications for an undisclosed sum, with GS Verde Group advising on the deal.
The deal will enhance Flotek's telecom offering by enabling a larger engineering technical team and bring further resource for WiFi, data cabling, CCTV and AV.
This is the third acquisition made by the company in six months. The firm has already acquired Devon IT consultancy firm Mazing Tree, which provides tech support for organisations across the South West, and long-running IT firm Gower Business Systems in Llansamlet.
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Cloud9ine Communications was formed by Phillip Emanuel in 2018 and is included within the NHS Framework as an approved supplier for data cabling networks and a HM Government-approved G-Cloud supplier. Cloud9ine is renowned amongst its public sector clients, delivering comprehensive data cabling installation services and dedicated ongoing support.
The business's staff will join the Flotek Group, with Mr Emmanuel becoming group telecom director and Craig Jones as telecom engineering manager.
Flotek chief executive Jay Ball said: “We’re delighted to bring Cloud9ine into the Flotek Group, with Phil and the whole team adding a significant depth of technical knowledge and experience to the business, with expertise in large data cabling projects, cloud telephony and CCTV.
“The role of companies such as Cloud9ine was highlighted during the pandemic, ensuring the NHS and other public sector organisations stayed connected and operated efficiently while under unprecedented strain. Cloud9ine’s agility and level of service earned them a stellar reputation and we’re excited to expand Flotek’s portfolio, unlocking greater pitching ceilings in this field, buoyed by the calibre of our ever-expanding Group.
Mr Emmanuel said: “We work with a number of prominent clients, many of which value working with one trusted provider that can support a full range of IT, Cloud and Telecoms services.
“Working with the Flotek Group, which has a new approach within the sector focused on the transformation power of modern IT and Telecoms technology to the cloud, is an exciting development. Allowing for increased growth with enhanced resources across strategic locations, together we’re set to help even more clients across the UK drive forward.”
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