Intercity acquires Centrality, set to become GBP £60m managed services giant

InterCity, a managed services firm based in Birmingham, has announced its acquisition of Centrality, a Bedfordshire-based Microsoft Solutions Partner. This move is set to propel Intercity into a GBP £60 million company armed with a robust team of over 325 individuals.

This acquisition marks a strategic progression in Intercity's ambitious growth plans. Aiming to significantly expand its Microsoft capabilities and managed service offerings, the firm has enriched its portfolio significantly. Presently serving over 1,300 customers across the UK, Intercity is a reputable figure in the landscape of managed IT services, cloud, security, and communications.

The acquisition of Centrality, lauded as one of the UK's most accredited Microsoft Service Partners, will bring more than 25 years of Microsoft experience to Intercity. Intercity has welcomed David Keeling, the CEO of Centrality, to its board as the Managing Director of a new division. This new division will focus on leveraging Centrality’s deep expertise in Microsoft's suite of products and solutions. The 100-strong Centrality team will continue to operate from their Bedfordshire office, endorsing a smooth transition into the Intercity Group.

Andrew Jackson, Owner and Group CEO of Intercity, expressed: “We are thrilled to welcome Centrality to the Intercity Group. Centrality has grown significantly over the last five years and become well-known for their innovative and forward-thinking solutions by taking a Microsoft and cloud-first approach. Our commitment to be the best tech partner to work for and with will only be strengthened with this news. We look forward to welcoming all Centrality colleagues and their complementary expertise as they join the Intercity Group."

Charlie Blakemore, CEO of Intercity, stated, "I am delighted to welcome all of the Centrality team to Intercity. Centrality brings a fantastic and complimentary Microsoft capability to the Intercity Group and is a key part of our long-term strategic business growth plan. Together, we now offer an extensive service offering with expertise in Managed IT Services, Cloud, Security and Communications for our valued customers."

The acquisition of Centrality boosts Intercity's portfolio through its exceptional Microsoft capabilities, thanks to strategic planning spanning over the past 18 months. David Keeling, CEO at Centrality, conveyed his enthusiasm for the upcoming integration: "I'm really pleased to see Centrality join the Intercity Group. Our combined expertise will allow us to provide a more comprehensive range of capabilities for our customers. Centrality's position as a Microsoft partner puts us in an elite group of accredited organisations, and very few in the UK possess the Microsoft credentials that we do."

The merging of the two companies not only establishes a robust base for operations but is set to pave the way towards a more fruitful vision for the wider technology space. This synergistic union is expected to stimulate growth and innovation while enhancing service delivery and quality for its extensive customer base.