Capita snaps up HP VAR

Pervasive Networks to join Capita's Technology Solutions division

HP and Aruba partner Pervasive Networks has been acquired by Capita, which the latter claims will bolster its services offering.

Pervasive says it is a leading Aruba partner in the EMEA region and is also an HP partner with Advanced status for networking. Brocade, Fortinet and Check Point also form part of the Newbury reseller's vendor line-up.

The 76-strong Pervasive team will now sit in the Technology Solutions division of Capita IT Enterprise Services.

Capita claims Pervasive will be its fifth specialist business unit focused on mobility and says its storage and security capabilities will also be great additions.

Peter Hands, executive director of Capita IT Enterprise Services, said: "We are continuing to see a shift in working habits with the increased use of mobile devices, requiring flexible technology that enables employees to enhance productivity.

"Pervasive has a strong record of providing wireless networks to clients across multiple sectors, offering the agility to respond to changing customer requirements. The addition of Pervasive further enhances the range of services offered by our Technology Solutions division, which already offers clients expertise in information security, networking, unified communications, cabling and data management."