Kelway acquires Ireland's largest LAR

Acquisition of BSS will enable Kelway to license Microsoft's product across all its EU operations

Kelway has made yet another acquisition in the form of Irish Microsoft large account reseller Business & Scientific Services (BSS).

With operations in Belfast and Dublin, BSS is purported to be Ireland's largest LAR and Kelway said the acquisition will enable it to license Microsoft products for mid-size and enterprise-level organisations across all its EU operations.

Kelway last year burst through the £300m barrier following a run of acquisitions that included ISC Computers, Panacea and Repton. It is forecasting organic growth of £85m for its fiscal 2011-12.

Kelway chief executive Phil Doye said: "BSS has well-established bases in both Dublin and Belfast and coverage of all 32 Irish counties. By combining the two companies' strengths we will look to maximise the value Kelway can bring to customers across the UK and Ireland."

Willie McKee, managing director of BSS, commented: "We are delighted to become part of the Kelway Group. Kelway's status as a leading provider of IT services and solutions is extremely positive for both our staff and clients."