Datatec’s Subsidiary Logicalis UK&I Announces The Acquisition Of Q Associates
Datatec’s Subsidiary Logicalis UK&I Announces The Acquisition Of Q Associates. Datatec, the international Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, announces that its subsidiary Logicalis UK&I has acquired Q Associates Ltd (“Q Associates”), one of the UK’s leading providers of IT consultancy and advisory services around data management, data protection, compliance and information security.
The acquisition adds complementary capabilities to Logicalis UK&I’s core expertise in digital infrastructure, networking & cloud, enabling a broader portfolio of best-in-class solutions and services for customers operating in the digital-enabled World. Q Associates provides technology solutions to UK Universities and Research Councils, Government Security Services and Home Office departments and commercial clients across major industry sectors, including finance, legal, transportation and energy. Q Associates holds advanced technical accreditations with many of the World’s leading technology vendors, including Microsoft, NetApp, Oracle, IBM and Rubrik.
Jens Montanana, Datatec’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “The acquisition of Q Associates will extend the reach and skills of Logicalis UK&I, underlining our commitment to grow and provide increased value to customers across all sectors, especially Higher Education and Government Secured Services.”
David Cue, Founder and Managing Director, Q Associates, said:“Since forming Q Associates over 35 years ago, our primary focus has been to drive customer satisfaction though technical excellence. This acquisition is a natural next step for Q, providing clear benefits to our customers and an exciting opportunity for our staff.” He continued “With complementary technical skills and strong cultural similarities, the combination of Logicalis and Q Associates will provide a powerful portfolio of specialist services to clients as they navigate the rapidly evolving IT landscape.”
Q Associates works with more than 450 clients across the UK. The company’s existing sales, technical and support teams will continue to provide ongoing contact for all Q customers, whilst offering a broader portfolio of expert services as a result of this strategic development.
