Node4 bolsters cloud offering with latest buy

Premier IT Networks is the latest acquisition for the firm

Cloud and colocation firm Node4 has snapped up fellow cloud specialist Premier IT Networks, with the pair now setting their sights on rapid growth.

Derby-based Node4 is looking to expand its presence across the UK and claims the London cloud specialist will help it do just that.

All of Premier IT Networks' staff will remain at its base in the capital and its customers will retain normal services with the firm, as well as gain access to those offered by Node4.

Node4 snapped up cloud firm Reconnix back in March as it looked to bolster its position in the market, and said the Premier IT Networks buy fits into that strategy.

Premier IT Networks was set up in 2008 and specialises in cloud tech for customers that place a particularly high focus on security. The firm - whose customers include those in the legal and charity space - is ISO27001 accredited and is an approved user of the Criminal Justice Secure Email Service, which allows members to send sensitive information marked as "Restricted".

Node4's chief executive, Andrew Gilbert, said Premier IT Networks will be a great addition.

"The Node4 management team is committed to expanding its presence across the UK, as well as its service portfolio, to support the company's ambitious growth plans," he said. "This latest acquisition strengthens our London presence, as well as bringing valuable sector expertise, which will enable us to grow our presence in the legal, not-for-profit and public sectors. Equally importantly, we are gaining a team of IT experts who share our values and customer-centric approach to business."

Peter Bodley-Scott, Premier IT Networks' sales and marketing director, said the deal would help its growth plans.

"Like Node4, our sights are firmly set on future growth," he said. "The acquisition by Node4 will enable us to increase the quality and range of services that we can offer to our cloud customers, which will put us in an excellent position to fulfil our growth potential. We felt that Node4 was a perfect fit for us in every respect, sharing our ethical approach to business, cultural values and service ethos."