Ireland’s Ekco has acquired UK-based managed service provider Solsoft Group, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.
Solsoft marks Ekco’s third acquisition this year. It is a Bristol-headquartered MSP with over 26 years of experience delivering IT services to small- and medium-sized enterprises and not-for-profit organisations across the South and Southwest of the UK.
Key sectors for Solsoft include legal services, construction, engineering, energy, health, and social care. The company’s 16-strong team will join Ekco’s workforce of more than 1,000 people globally across Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and South Africa.
Solsoft will form part of the Ekco MSP Division and expand Ekco’s capabilities in the UK market under the leadership of Cian Prendergast.
The latest deal in Ekco’s ambitious growth strategy, Solsoft is the seventh company to be acquired by Ekco in the last two years, and follows the recent purchases of MSPs Radius and Adapt IT, marking another milestone in Ekco’s strategy to build a unified MSP platform across Europe.
Solsoft is led by managing director Neil Farnworth, and operations director Ilona Clark, who together bring over 40 years of industry experience to the business.
Paul Nannetti, chair of Ekco, said: “Solsoft is a fantastic addition to the Ekco MSP Division as we accelerate our expansion strategy and continue to grow our footprint and capabilities in key markets. Their long-standing commitment to proactive service and their alignment with industry best practices give us real confidence in a fast, effective integration and a stronger UK presence.”
Cian Prendergast, CEO of the Ekco MSP Division, added: “Having known Solsoft very well for many years, we have always admired their rock solid, client focused, proactive service in the UK. With Ekco’s world class expertise in security-first managed services and cutting-edge technology, this partnership is a perfect match.”
Picture: Cian Prendergast (left), CEO of Ekco MSP, and Neil Farnworth (right), MD of Solsoft.
