Giacom acquires Azure-focused MSP intY

The buyout is intended to position foremost provider of Microsoft licensing to the SMB-focused UK channel

Specialist cloud marketplace provider Giacom has successfully acquired intY, a UK Microsoft cloud MSP, from ScanSource, a US-based company.

With this acquisition, Giacom is looking to position itself as the foremost provider of Microsoft licensing to the SMB-focused UK channel.

The acquisition encompasses intY's UK revenues, partners, and business operations, providing Giacom with a significant boost in its Microsoft cloud capabilities.

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Giacom CEO, Terry O'Brien, expressed his enthusiasm about the acquisition.

"We are delighted to announce the acquisition of intY, a move that strengthens Giacom's market position and reinforces our commitment to delivering unbeatable solutions to our partners."

He emphasised that integrating intY's expertise would empower Giacom to better support partners in this critical growth sector while establishing itself as the go-to provider for Microsoft cloud services in the SMB-focused UK channel.

As part of the acquisition, intY's 1,500 partners will seamlessly join Giacom's thriving ecosystem.

The emphasis is on ensuring uninterrupted service continuity for existing partners while introducing new opportunities.

Giacom's expanded portfolio will offer partners access to a curated suite of products and services, including cloud, communications, hardware, and billing solutions, all conveniently accessible in one place.

Marcus Ollenbuttel, SVP, digital distribution, Europe, intY, expressed excitement about becoming part of the Giacom team: "Giacom is a business that intY has long admired as a best-of-breed UK-focused peer that shares our commitment to working exclusively through the channel."