Kelway Extends Irish Operations and Gains Microsoft LAR Status With BSS Acquisition
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Posted on April 10, 2012 at 7:42:01 AM
Kelway Extends Irish Operations and Gains Microsoft LAR Status With BSS Acquisition
LONDON, April 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Deal boosts Kelway's presence in Ireland and strengthens relationship with
Microsoft
Kelway [http://www.kelway.co.uk ], the IT solutions and services provider, has
acquired Business & Scientific Services Ltd (BSS), Ireland's largest Microsoft Large
Account Reseller(LAR) with operations in Belfast and Dublin.
Following the acquisition, Kelway will be able to draw on BSS' 25+ years of experience
of providing best-of-breed solutions to government and enterprise organisations in
Ireland.Kelway will also continue the Microsoft LAR relationship held by BSS. This enables
Kelway to license Microsoft products for midsize and enterprise-level organisations across
all of its EU Operations.
Phil Doye, Chief Executive Officer, Kelway, highlighted the importance of the deal to
the company: "The deal represents a significant step forward for Kelway's operations in
Ireland. BSS has well-established bases in both Dublin and Belfast and coverage of all 32
Irish counties. By combining the two companies' strengths we will look to maximise the
value Kelway can bring to customers across the UK and Ireland."
Willie McKee, Managing Director of BSS commented, "We are delighted to become part of
the Kelway Group. Kelway's status as a leading provider of IT services and solutions is
extremely positive for both our staff and clients."
Commenting on Kelway's new Microsoft LAR status, Dan Laws, Managing Director, Kelway
said "I'm excited by the opportunity that this acquisition brings to Kelway and our
clients. We anticipate significant growth opportunities within our software licensing
business as we look to integrate BSS into the broader Kelway group."
About Kelway
IT solutions and services provider Kelway is the UK's market leader with turnover
exceeding GBP300 million and a network of 800 staff nationwide. Kelway has achieved double
digit revenue growth every year since 2003 and is forecasting organic growth of GBP85
million for the 2011 - 2012 Financial Year.
Kelway has achieved the highest standard of accreditation with all major
infrastructure vendors, supporting clients to review and develop ICT strategy. Clients
benefit from improved performance, cost efficiencies and strategic advantages over
competitors.
Key to Kelway's success is its standing as a trusted partner providing unparalleled
expert service to a range of clients across public and private sectors. Over one third of
FTSE 100 companies are Kelway clients.
Tom Buttle
D: +44(0)20-7759-2014
tom.buttle@catalysis.co.uk
Source: Kelway
LONDON, April 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Deal boosts Kelway's presence in Ireland and strengthens relationship with
Microsoft
Kelway [http://www.kelway.co.uk ], the IT solutions and services provider, has
acquired Business & Scientific Services Ltd (BSS), Ireland's largest Microsoft Large
Account Reseller(LAR) with operations in Belfast and Dublin.
Following the acquisition, Kelway will be able to draw on BSS' 25+ years of experience
of providing best-of-breed solutions to government and enterprise organisations in
Ireland.Kelway will also continue the Microsoft LAR relationship held by BSS. This enables
Kelway to license Microsoft products for midsize and enterprise-level organisations across
all of its EU Operations.
Phil Doye, Chief Executive Officer, Kelway, highlighted the importance of the deal to
the company: "The deal represents a significant step forward for Kelway's operations in
Ireland. BSS has well-established bases in both Dublin and Belfast and coverage of all 32
Irish counties. By combining the two companies' strengths we will look to maximise the
value Kelway can bring to customers across the UK and Ireland."
Willie McKee, Managing Director of BSS commented, "We are delighted to become part of
the Kelway Group. Kelway's status as a leading provider of IT services and solutions is
extremely positive for both our staff and clients."
Commenting on Kelway's new Microsoft LAR status, Dan Laws, Managing Director, Kelway
said "I'm excited by the opportunity that this acquisition brings to Kelway and our
clients. We anticipate significant growth opportunities within our software licensing
business as we look to integrate BSS into the broader Kelway group."
About Kelway
IT solutions and services provider Kelway is the UK's market leader with turnover
exceeding GBP300 million and a network of 800 staff nationwide. Kelway has achieved double
digit revenue growth every year since 2003 and is forecasting organic growth of GBP85
million for the 2011 - 2012 Financial Year.
Kelway has achieved the highest standard of accreditation with all major
infrastructure vendors, supporting clients to review and develop ICT strategy. Clients
benefit from improved performance, cost efficiencies and strategic advantages over
competitors.
Key to Kelway's success is its standing as a trusted partner providing unparalleled
expert service to a range of clients across public and private sectors. Over one third of
FTSE 100 companies are Kelway clients.
Tom Buttle
D: +44(0)20-7759-2014
tom.buttle@catalysis.co.uk
Source: Kelway