US Value-added global IT channel company Climb Global Solutions has completed the acquisition of UK cloudy security outfit DataSolutions.
DataSolutions is an Ireland-based, speciality IT distributor serving the Irish and UK reseller markets. DataSolutions brings its robust share of the Irish market and growing position in the UK to Climb with 14 carefully selected strategic vendor partners, including Check Point, Citrix, Neustar, HPE Aruba, IGEL and Color Tokens.
Climb CEO Dale Foster said the DataSolutions acquisition builds upon his outfit’s goal to strengthen its line card with new strategic, cutting-edge technology vendors and bolsters its geographic footprint in Western Europe.
“We see an excellent strategic fit between Climb and DataSolutions. One of the key drivers for Climb seeking to acquire DataSolutions was the people. After spending time with Michael and the excellent team he has assembled, we concluded that we have many similarities in our go-to-market strategy, culture, and approach to adapting quickly to ever-changing market conditions.”
He said that DataSolutions was highly conducive to cross-sell opportunities, enabling Climb to build greater depth with our partners and position Climb as the distributor of choice for resellers.
He added that DataSolutions has established a robust recurring revenue base, with more than 90 per cent of its fiscal 2023 revenue coming from existing reseller partners.
DataSolutions Managing Director Michael O’Hara said: “Since DataSolutions’ inception over 30 years ago, we have worked tirelessly to establish and maintain our best-in-market reputation for distribution and services. Climb’s commitment to a focused line card and track record of rigorous brand evaluation aligns with the standard of quality our customers have come to expect. “
