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Focus Group notches up 11th acquisition with TMAC takeover
Focus Group has completed its eleventh acquisition of its fnancial year with the takeover of Ipswich-based mobile specialist TMAC Wireless Solutions. Established in 2001, TMAC specialises in mobile services, VoIP systems, and mobile broadband. It also operates the ArmaFone mobile device repair service. Keane Beaken, Mobile Director at Focus Group, commented: “TMAC brings a deep
Dealers - Staff Reporter
November 8, 2024
There’s a Silver Lining to Focus Group’s tenth takeover
Business technology provider Focus Group has racked up its tenth acquisition in its financial year with the takeover of Hampshire-based telecoms IT reseller Silver Lining. Silver Lining offers telephony, cloud computing, networking, cybersecurity, and managed IT services, including technical support, infrastructure management, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity. The deal also includes Atmoso, a channel-only provider that
Dealers - Staff Reporter
September 16, 2024
Focus Group chalks up its eight acquisition of the year
Focus Group has just made its eighth acquisition of the year with the takeover of Bucks voice and data provider Entropie. The deal comes less than a week after Focus announced the takeover of Cellular Solutions Entropie’s Milton Keynes base is near the offices of Boxx Communications, the comms and connectivity specialists acquired by Focus
Dealers - Staff Reporter
May 8, 2024
South East’s Cellular Solutions snapped up by Focus Group
Another week. another Focus Group acquisition. This time the latest addition to the Focus Group is Brighton and Hove mobile services and communications provider Cellular Solutions, set up in 1999. Focus Group last month secured £21.3 million in investment funding from Hg Capital Trust, an investor in European and transatlantic software and services.  The two founders
Dealers - Staff Reporter
May 3, 2024
Mixed doubles at the Mobile News Awards 2023
Top tier turnout for mobile industry’s biggest night out
Dealers - Staff Reporter
March 17, 2023
Dutch secondary market leader Renewd setting up in the UK
Will sell pristine used iPhones to enterprise sector
Dealers - Staff Reporter
March 16, 2023
Redsquid launches new cyber security solution
Redsquid Cyber/Kill is the company’s Managed Endpoint Detection and Recovery solution (MDR) backed by a team of more than 30 security experts
Dealers - Megan Robinson
October 3, 2022
A1 Comms partners with Mobile Reborn for new trade-in service
Mobile phones are the current focus, but there are plans to extend into the trade-in of tablets, games consoles and laptops
Dealers - Megan Robinson
August 15, 2022
A1 Comms appoints former Dixons Carphone man as new telesales manager
Shane Kelly previously spent six years at Dixons Carphone
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
August 11, 2022
Pangea opens new Glasgow office to match business growth
Glasgow is seen by the business as the Scottish hub for IoT
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
August 9, 2022
Focus Group acquires UC specialists STL Communications
The move grows Focus Group’s foothold around the M4 corridor and the Midlands region
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
August 8, 2022
Endeva Appointments rebrands into 5 Eleven
The name 5 Eleven was chosen because the company started in an office space called 511, and now it has moved to a larger space in line with its growth ambitions
Dealers - Megan Robinson
August 8, 2022
Pangea aids PSTN switch-off with dedicated sales planner
Pangea’s sales planner will allow its partners to plan around the upcoming switch-off
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
July 20, 2022
Cellhire secures investment from LDC
LDC has provided more than £1.3 billion of investment to over 130 businesses in the UK technology, media and telecoms sector
Dealers - Megan Robinson
June 29, 2022
Barclay Communications launches apprenticeship scheme
Apprentices will work towards gaining a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in ICT Systems and Principles
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
June 29, 2022
Onecom strengthens Vodafone partnership with expansion product offering
The expansion builds on a long-standing partnership between Onecom and the operator
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
June 24, 2022
Barclay Communications partners up with Avaya
The partnership will see Barclay Comms pushing Avaya’s full range of OneCloud communications services
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
June 13, 2022
Daisy Communications completes acquisition of Communicate Better
The acquisition strengthens Daisy’s IT and telephony offering
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
May 27, 2022
Phones4U owners were “more concerned with lining their own pockets than running the business” Court told
Allegations of network collusion are “simple and unsensational” – EE barrister 
Dealers - Staff Reporter
May 22, 2022
Cellhire appoints former BT employee Griffiths
His previous role was head of sales- M2M and IoT Connectivity at BT
Dealers - Megan Robinson
April 5, 2022
Radius swoops for Air Telecom Group in latest telco acquisition
Radius has acquired a number of telecoms companies in recent years
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
March 17, 2022
Plan.com strikes partnership with TalkTalk Wholesale Services
The new broadband offering is available from March 8
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
March 8, 2022
Focus Group announces acquisition of Evad
This investment will make it possible for both brands to extend geographical reach across the UK, diversify product portfolios and deliver service expertise to specialist market sectors
Dealers - Megan Robinson
March 8, 2022
Feature: Redsquid puts out tentacles for tasty acquisitions
Telecoms service provider Redsquid is now 15 years old. Mobile News visited its Borehamwood offices to see how things are looking for the firm and how it plans to continue growing as part of a five-year plan
Dealers - Megan Robinson
March 2, 2022
Cellhire unveils white-label SIM management & billing portal
The white-label approach to all alerts and emails allows reseller partners the chance to send alerts directly to the customer chain
Dealers - Megan Robinson
March 1, 2022
Cellhire scores 11,000 at Winter Olympics
Cellhire plans to keep providing mobile data connections for other global entertainment events in the future
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
February 28, 2022
Chess acquires The Telephone Number Company
The acquisition is Chess’ first of 2022
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
February 11, 2022
Abzorb signs up Qubiti in MVNO partnership
The proposition provides the channel with flexibility says Riddell
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
February 1, 2022
Uplands opens new Somerset office
The O2 Direct Partner has identified its new Bruton office as its first ‘satellite office’
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
January 31, 2022
Barclay Comms strikes two-year deal with Connected Health
Barclay Comms will supply handsets tariffs and tech support
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
December 21, 2021
Radius adds Telcom in acquisition trail
The acquisition is Radius’ tenth major acquisition and the first in the Republic of Ireland
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
December 21, 2021
Onecom acquires Gateshead-based Russell Telecom
The acquisition is Onecom’s fourth during 2021
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
December 7, 2021
Radius Connect outlines N.Ireland investment plans with new Belfast office
Radius has been active in Northern Ireland with acquisition of two telecoms firms
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
November 9, 2021
Barclay Comms secures two major UK govt contracts worth over £750k
The Northern Ireland dealer has struck deals with the Welsh Parliament and New Forest District Council
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
October 25, 2021
MID Comms acquires Apeiron Comms
The acquisition creates a new division called MID Digital Solutions
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
October 22, 2021
Onecom completes acquisition of Devon-based IP Office Ltd
The move adds an additional 700 customers to the Onecom Group
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
October 5, 2021
Barclay Comms pledges £250k support to NI businesses hit by pandemic
Businesses of all sizes can apply for the scheme up until late October
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
September 6, 2021
Daisy Comms acquires Premier Choice Telecoms
The acquisitions adds an additional 1,500 customers for Daisy Comms
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
August 18, 2021
Viva Vivio! B2B dealer Vivio turns 20
The firm marked its 20th birthday on August 14
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
August 17, 2021
Chess acquires Armadillo to boost security capabilities
Security has become a key focus for Chess in recent times, representing more than 20 per cent of the Group’s sales
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
August 17, 2021
Cellhire claims gold at Tokyo 2020 Olympics with 12,000 mobile data connections
Cellhire will provide a similar service at The 2022 Winter Olympics and 2022 FIFA World Cup next year
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
August 5, 2021
Cellhire appoints new BDM to boost channel presence
Fort joins from 9 Group and boasts strong mobile experience 
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
July 29, 2021
Redsquid strikes partnership with Cirrus
Cirrus will provide Redsquid with an omnichannel contact centre solution 
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
July 28, 2021
M Group Services acquires Waldon Telecom to boost mobile offering
Waldon Telecom will remain a standalone brand despite the acquisition 
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
July 16, 2021
DWS appoints former Addison Lee CEO as new CFO
Boland’s appointment follows recent addition of non-executive directors
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
July 1, 2021
Redsquid confirms acquisition of Triumph Technologies
The deal will help grow Redsquid’s presence in the Oxford area
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
June 22, 2021
Barclay Group injects £2m into landline division
As the Belfast-firm eyes up future global expansion 
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
June 2, 2021
Staveley Comms now set to Communicate Better after acquisition
The acquisition is Communicate Better’s 17th in the last decade
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
May 28, 2021
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