Focus Group expands with acquisition of Midlands-based comms provider Evad

Reseller claims the acquisition will ‘enable both brands to extend geographical reach across the UK’

Business services technology provider Focus Group has acquired Derby-based communications specialist Evad to support the company's "ambitious plans for growth and development into new sectors".

Terms of the deal were not disclosed but the reseller claims to have made a "significant investment" into acquiring the comms and collaboration solutions provider, which has expertise in contact centres, PCI compliant platforms, professional services organisations and the healthcare sector.

Rhys Bailey, sales director at Focus Group said: "The acquisition of Evad is a great achievement for Focus Group and we're delighted to welcome them on board.

"There is a brilliant cultural fit between the two companies that will create great collaborations and opportunities for geographical reach across the Midlands.

"Evad, as a dynamic and ambitious brand, will bring extensive experience in contact centres, enterprise business solutions and healthcare expertise. Focus Group will provide Evad with the power to diversify its product portfolio with IT, cyber and connectivity services."

The Cisco, Avaya, BT and Polycom partner was formally owned by Ethos Group and will continue to operate under its current brand name, with CEO Matt Hill and sales director Richard Osborn at the helm.

"The last decade has been brilliant and I can't thank the Ethos group enough. However, the opportunity to become part of Focus Group was too good to miss and perfectly timed as Ethos look to actively pursue the growth of its core digital print business," Osborn said.

"Joining the Focus Group family brings us a wealth of knowledge and provides the ability, and product portfolio, to grow significantly.

"Most importantly, our intrinsic company values are aligned. With a focus on ensuring our team and customers benefit from any investment, this will enable us to provide the same award-winning services, but turbo charged."