Danish IT powerhouse Conscia has splashed out on buying ITGL, a British digital transformation expert and Cisco Gold Partner, in a deal that could shake up the UK and Ireland market.
The move will give ITGL’s customers access to top-notch cyber security and managed service solutions, Conscia said.
ITGL, which has offices in Portsmouth and Oxford, employs 70 staff who offer collaboration, networking, and cyber security skills to clients across the UK and Ireland.
Conscia said it will use ITGL’s strong presence in the public sector and its know-how in the finance, law, and retail sectors to boost its efforts to help clients with complex network, data centre, cloud, IoT, and mobility needs.
ITGL boss Neil Pemberton claimed the deal was a “natural fit” because the firms share a culture of technical excellence and customer loyalty.
“By tapping into Conscia’s international network and leveraging its size and market position, we can deliver extra value while continually expanding and developing the business,” he said.
“Conscia has a strong track record for incorporating new companies, and we are excited about what this will mean for ITGL and new and existing clients.”
Conscia, based in Denmark, specialises in designing, implementing, and managing secure, mission-critical IT infrastructure and cyber security services.
Since it was founded in 2003, the company has grown to employ more than 1,200 people across six countries. It now serves a customer base of over 1,000 clients – including five of the top six Nordic banks and three-quarters of all hospitals across the Netherlands. The company also holds Cisco Gold Partner status.
Conscia said its long-term goal is to be “the preferred partner in network, cloud, and cyber security across Europe”. With the addition of ITGL, the company has completed 17 acquisitions across seven geographical markets over the last ten years.
Conscia chief Erik Bertman said the acquisition of ITGL will enable the company to serve the UK’s “strong and expansive” technology ecosystem and successfully operate within one of the largest markets in Europe.
“Through ITGL’s forward-thinking technical know-how and industry experience, we will be well-placed to contribute to the region’s continued IT infrastructure growth and digital transformation,” he said. “This is a significant milestone for Conscia, and we’re looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead for all parties.”
Cisco’s president of EMEA, Oliver Tuszik, welcomed the news, adding that the tie-up between the firms will unite their two strengths to deliver an “unparalleled value proposition to Cisco customers”.
“We eagerly anticipate the synergies and innovations that will emerge from this collaboration, propelling all involved toward even greater achievements.”
