OneCom has unveiled its twelfth acquisition since 2020. The LDC-backed enterprise, renowned for its expertise in cloud communications, has devoured Leicester-based Daly Systems.
This transaction marks a pivotal moment for founder Peter Daly, who will now retire to pursue his passion for motorsport.
Ranked nineteenth in the esteemed Oxygen 250, OneCom claims to be on a mission to transcend its origins as a mobile communications specialist. The recent addition of Daly Systems, a valued partner of Gamma, Microsoft, Openreach, and Jola, solidifies OneCom’s position in the market.
Notably, this is OneCom’s second acquisition of 2024, following its audacious £10 million swoop for Excalibur earlier in March. The company’s meteoric rise has not gone unnoticed.
OneCom has been identified as one of six “horsemen” driving consolidation within the cloud communications sector. The other five players in this transformative journey are Southern Communications, Arrow Business Communications, Wavenet, Focus Group, and Babble.
Headquartered in Hampshire, OneCom boasts an impressive roster of partners, including Vodafone, Microsoft, Google, Mitel, Samsung, Apple, Gamma, and Five9. The company is poised for further growth with a workforce exceeding 700 dedicated professionals.
Martin Flick, CEO of Onecom Group, expressed enthusiasm about the Daly Systems acquisition: “This transaction seamlessly aligns with our expansion and diversification strategy. Beyond geographical reach, we anticipate exciting cross-selling opportunities across our combined customer base.”
Peter Daly said: “The torch now passes to Onecom. Our shared culture played a pivotal role in this decision. After a smooth transition, I look forward to retiring and pursuing my motorsport aspirations.”
