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managed IT, cybersecurity, communications and supporting infrastructure together under one managed technology partner. He said: “As businesses rely on more cloud services, connected devices and communications platforms, the infrastructure beneath them becomes increasingly important. A technology solution can only perform as well as the network it runs on. Comvista strengthens our ability to take responsibility for the whole environment, creating a clearer and simpler experience for partners wherever they are based.” www.flotek.io. … Redsquid celebrates first 20 years Redsquid has marked its first 20 years with an anniversary party for colleagues and partners at The Brewery in London. Founded in 2006 by Sohin Raithatha and Vince Mignacca, Redsquid has grown from a small communications business into B Corporation- certified technology and cybersecurity group with approximately £45 million in annual revenue and a services portfolio spanning managed IT, cybersecurity, communications and AI. Redsquid’s 20th anniversary celebration was sponsored by Giacom, with additional support from Herrington Carmichael, Gamma, Kaseya, Knowbe4, Jump and Worknest. … Cyber specialists come together under DXR Cyber brand Private equity firm Limerston Capital has combined the four cyber security and digital forensics companies it acquired in 2025 under the new name of DXR Cyber as it looks to create a leading provider of cyber resilience, digital investigation and security solutions. latter’s headcount to 30 and adds new offices in Linwood and Motherwell to existing locations in Dunoon and Bracknell, Berkshire. Rachel Wallace, Operations Partner at BC Technologies, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Ross, Emma and the team into BC Technologies. Bringing our teams together allows us to strengthen our offering while opening new opportunities for growth.” www.bc-group.co.uk
minority stake alongside new minority co-investor Federated Hermes. Aspire was advised by Muckle LLP, Evolution Capital and BDO, while Sentis was advised by Mackrell LLP and KBS Corporate. … Pinnacle expands Sage customer base Pinnacle, part of the technology solutions division of K3 Advisory Group, has acquired the Sage customer base of Evesham-based Qmulus Solutions Ltd, including Sage 200, Sage Intacct and Sage CRM users, as part of a strategy to grow its Sage customer base across the UK and Ireland. Qmulus is Pinnacle’s third acquisition since joining the K3 Advisory Group in October 2024, following those of Chepstow-based AlphaLogix in April 2025 and the Sage and ERP business of Harrogate-based Onesys in November 2025. The acquisition adds scale to Pinnacle’s Sage practice and deepens its commitment to Sage 200, while giving Qmulus customers access to a Sage Platinum Club partner with a wider cloud accounting and ERP portfolio and broad business software and managed IT capabilities. www.pinnacle-online.com … Flotek Group returns to Scotland for 17th acquisition Flotek Group has strengthened its network infrastructure and communications capabilities with the acquisition of Glenrothes-based Comvista Networks. The specialist telecommunications and network infrastructure provider has worked as a contractor for Flotek for a number of years, supporting the delivery of infrastructure and Armstrong Bell celebrates 25 years with Tapcast acquisition Midlands technology company Armstrong Bell has marked its 25th anniversary (see last month’s issue) with the acquisition of the Inkberrow-based IT business Tapcast. Armstrong Bell Founder and Managing Director William Copley said: “It may not make The Armstrong Bell team. Will Copley centre.
cabling projects for its partners across Scotland and the north of England. Established in 2008, Comvista Networks provides network infrastructure, structured cabling, optical fibre, connectivity and communications services to SMEs alongside commercial and public-sector and government organisations requiring specialist expertise for multi-site developments, offshore installations, water management facilities, care settings and construction projects. For Jay Ball, CEO of Flotek Group, the acquisition supports Flotek’s strategy to bring the front page of the Financial Times, but it is an important acquisition for Armstrong Bell. Tapcast is a natural fit. It gives us greater scale and strengthens the team.” He added: “It also comes at the right time. BT is retiring the old analogue telephone network and wholesale line rental is being withdrawn, but telecoms remains a significant part of our business. This acquisition gives us greater scale as the market changes and real momentum going into next year.”
BC Technologies and Business I.T Specialists merge BC Technologies, the Dunoon-headquartered IT services specialist, has expanded its geographic
reach, technical capability and customer base through a merger with Business i.T
Specialists Ltd, a provider of IT support, systems development and cyber security founded by Ross and Emma Toner. The deal, which will see Business i.T Specialists and its seven employees become part of the BC Technologies group, increases the
(l-r) Keith Malcouronne, Finance Partner; Ross Toner, Technical Solutions Partner; Rachel Wallace, Operations Partner; Paul Blair, Business Solutions Partner; and Brendon Wallace, Managing Partner
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