SCC expands unified communications portfolio with Visavvi acquisition

The reseller says it wants to bolster its audio-visual solutions business

Reseller giant SCC has expanded its unified communications business with the acquisition of Visavvi.

Visavvi, which was previously owned by the Saville group, is a specialist in audio-visual solutions.

The deal will see Visavvi continue to trade under its own name underneath SCC AVS, which was formed in 2018 following the merger of SCC's AV business with avsnet.

SCC says the acquisition will see its AVS arm "build on organic growth achieved in the past three years".

SCC AVS managing director Graham Fry called the acquisition "a milestone moment".

"Visavvi enables SCC AVS to focus on accelerating its growth strategy by adding scale, capability, and a wider geographical reach in the UK to deliver outstanding AV services to customers," he said.

"We have extensive technology expertise and proven people skills, building strong and trusted relationships with our clients across the corporate, education, healthcare, public and government sectors. We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues from Visavvi and continuing this journey together."

SCC says the deal will see 130 employees join the business and "deepen its specialisms across the commercial and private sectors, including in education".

James Rigby, chief executive of SCC, added: "It was important to acquire a business that complements our own, both in terms of capability and culture.

"Visavvi strengthens our capability in education, with its leading specialism in large space AV suitable. Meanwhile, existing Visavvi customers will benefit from SCC's expertise in voice and collaboration, supporting the shift to the digital workplace."

Andy Dyson remains as managing director of Visavvi following the deal, alongside directors Colin Etchells and Ann Pickard.

Steve Rigby, co-chief executive of Rigby Group, SCC's parent company, chairs the new board.

Dyson said: "This is an incredibly exciting and positive step for the company and I, alongside my fellow directors Colin Etchells and Ann Pickard, look forward to continued success powered by our new, strengthened business position."