Managed services provider GCI has added more scale and skills to the business following the acquisition of Essex-based Fusion Media Networks for an undisclosed sum. GCI CEO Adrian Thirkill revealed that the firm's gaze had fallen on Fusion at least two years ago.
"We have been keeping a quiet eye on its progress," he stated. "As part of the GCI family Fusion's customers will now benefit from our scale, managed services portfolio and our multi-million investment in technologies and monitoring and management systems."
Wayne Martin, GCI's founder and Chairman, added: "As I look back on GCI's journey, it's nice to reflect on the many fine organisations that are now woven into our DNA.
"They build scale, add new and contemporary services, bring a depth of technical experience and, piece-by-piece, they are transforming GCI into something special.
"Our aim, through rolling acquisition and continual up-skilling, is to keep ahead of the curve. It's as simple as that."
Thirkill noted that GCI's acquisition activity is just one strand of its growth plan.
"In the last four months alone we have assembled a seasoned and proven leadership team with decades of experience in what 'good' looks like.
"There is now a palpable energy building across GCI and a common objective.
"Our growth will not just come from acquisitions, but from the joined-up effort of empowered staff, good management and clear direction.
"These are early days in the next stage of GCI's journey, but I feel the company is tracking nicely as we continue our push through the MSP premiership. But there is more to do and more to come - watch this space."
Lee Norvall, CEO at Essex-based Fusion Media, added: "Building Fusion has been my passion and total focus over the last few years.
"The fact that it is now part of the GCI Group feels right.
"GCI's grasp of the fast changing technology landscape and its consultative approach is exactly right."