boxxe has purchased CAE Technology Services, describing it as a “rare opportunity” to acquire a leading Cisco partner.
The software solutions provider has seen rapid growth since CEO Phil Doye (pictured) acquired the business in 2019, and it has now moved to snap up Hertfordshire-based CAE, which had a turnover of £159.8m in its year to June 30th 2024.
The acquisition will strengthen boxxe’s market position as a key provider of software, solutions and services in both the public and private sectors.
The deal complements the company’s acquisition of Total Computer Networks in February last year, when boxxe resolved to grow its customer base and expand solutions offerings.
boxxe’s capabilities within networking and security are strengthened by CAE’s top-level accreditations which include being a Cisco Tier One Gold Partner and a Microsoft Tier One Cloud Solution Provider (CSP).
CAE has top-level partnerships with Microsoft, Dell and Cisco.
With boxxe already recognised as one of Microsoft’s top UK licensing partners and holding Titanium status with Dell, it was CAE’s Gold status with the latter that was the real appeal.
In addition to its presence in the private sector, CAE has a strong customer base in education and healthcare sectors that will benefit from the additional framework access and public sector expertise that boxxe provides.
Doye commented: “I have followed CAE for many years and continue to be impressed by the organisation’s practices in networking, security, and cloud infrastructure.
“CAE sets itself apart from the competition with its focus on customer outcomes,” he said, pinpointing CAE’s in-house software development arm CAE Labs as an example.
“boxxe’s scale and broad portfolio of products and solutions will also bring greater value and relevance to CAE’s many customers,” Doye concluded.