GCI is to focus on core business following the sale of its Vodafone mobile base to Connect Telecom for an undisclosed sum.
The deal also sees Connect Telecom commit to a Skype for Business platform from GCI which in turn will leverage Connect's capabilities to fulfil smartphone requirements.
According to GCI's CEO Adrian Thirkill the move is a reflection of the MSP's streamlined strategy which has delivered in the year to May 2017 revenue growth of over 50%.
"This is a positive step for both Connect Telecom and GCI," stated Thirkill. "There are some simple drivers behind our decision: It's about enabling GCI to focus on what we can be great at, and that's all about our integrated suite of managed services - cloud, UC, security and compliance, network and infrastructure."
Scott Ritchie, CEO at Connect Telecom, added: "As one of only a handful of Vodafone Total Communications Partners in the UK and as part of a reciprocal arrangement Connect Telecom has partnered with GCI to support the growing UC requirements across our 45,000 strong customer base."