Sword Group acquires Cisco Gold partner Ping

Cisco Gold partner Ping Networks Solutions expects a revenue of around €13m for 2022

IT services firm Sword Group has acquired Gold-level Cisco partner Ping.

Ping Networks Solutions designs, supplies, implements and provides support and management of networking solutions across a global customer base spanning markets including energy, financial services, education, public sector, manufacturing and construction.

The Cisco gold partner expects a revenue of about €13m for 2022.

Sword, meanwhile, offers a range of services from digital workplace to managed services and claims the acquisition will add an experienced team of engineers which offer "exceptional levels of skill for client's demands".

Dave Bruce, CEO of Sword UK said: "I'm delighted to welcome the Ping team into Sword. This deal will allow us to deliver a more complete range of solutions to our customers.

"The Ping team has an exceptional level of skill and domain experience and is focused on delivering quality solutions - they will be a great fit within Sword. Our shared core values will ensure we continue to provide an exceptional result for our customers and the wider Sword Group.

And Terry Neill, business unit director of Ping, said: "Ping has a long-standing working relationship with Sword in the UK and is very excited to be joining the Sword Group.

"Our experience in delivering network and security solutions will complement Sword's current service offerings. We are looking forward to furthering our growth within the Sword Group."