Network services provider Convergence Group has acquired Networks First, a privately-owned IT managed services and network support business.
The acquisition strengthens Convergence Group's ability to provide an end-to-end connectivity solution across both the LAN and WAN. Both Convergence Group and Networks First are headquartered in the West Midlands and serve the channel partner community.
The combined organisation now boasts a portfolio of managed network services, network security expertise, multi-vendor network support, engineering and project services for LAN and WAN.
Neal Harrison, Managing Director at Convergence Group, said: "Our partners and customers will benefit from more choice and have a simpler way of meeting all of their network connectivity needs in one place."
Networks First MD Tom Mulvaney added: "This brings together two successful companies in non-competing but related sectors, with great people under entrepreneurial leadership.
"We're looking forward to working with our new colleagues to grow the combined business, build on our strengths and secure more opportunities for our partners and people."