Onnec boosts Nordics footprint with GI NETWORKS acquisition
The deal strengthens the VAR’s datacentre capabilities and managed services offering
Onnec has taken over Danish-based GI NETWORKS to boost its datacentre infrastructure management (DCIM) capabilities across the Nordics.
Onnec said the acquisition will strengthen its managed services capabilities and enhance its ability to deliver end-to-end datacentre infrastructure solutions to customers across Europe.
In addition to the acquired company’s customer base, its DCIM capabilities will reportedly enhance Onnec’s managed services offering.
Tonni Eriksen, CEO of GI NETWORKS, will remain within the business following the transaction.
“By integrating GI NETWORKS’ expertise and strong DCIM capabilities into Onnec’s portfolio, we’re not only enhancing our managed service offering but also strengthening our ability to deliver exceptional value across the region,” said Philippe Huinck, CEO of Onnec.
“This strategic alignment supports our mission of delivering end-to-end infrastructure solutions to a broader client base, while building on the trust and excellence we’re known for.”
Eriksen added: “Joining forces with Onnec allows us to accelerate our mission, expand our impact and create even greater opportunities for our employees and partners.
“I am even more excited to remain within the business and ensure a continued seamless service.”
This announcement comes as Onnec has doubled down on the Nordics and the datacentre sector over the past year.
Last week, it joined the Data Centre Alliance (DCA) to strengthen its position in a datacentre market that continues to grow across the UK.
Claire Keelan, who was appointed UK MD in July, previously told CRN that the country should receive “disproportionate economic benefit” from the government’s datacentre strategy.
The organisation’s UK arm ranks number 31 on CRN’s Top VARs list.
The group also joined the Finnish Data Center Association (FDCA) in September to bolster its commitment to advancing Finland’s datacentre and digital infrastructure sector.
A month earlier, it appointed Juha Sallinen as country operations manager in Finland.
Outside EMEA, the firm promoted Sarel Myburgh to senior director APAC in September and established entities in Malaysia and Thailand across 2025 to complement its operations in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan, targeting what it described as “one of the fastest-growing datacentre markets in the world.”
The development also comes as Onnec reported a 41.3 per cent top line jump to £193m for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Momentum was reportedly driven by demand for datacentre infrastructure, particularly from hyperscale customers investing in AI, IoT and high-speed networks.