A Wrexham-based technology business has joined forces with one of the region’s fastest-growing IT firms in a move that further strengthens its presence across the North West and North Wales.
IT support and cyber security provider I7 Technologies Limited has been acquired byConnectus Business Solutions.
The deal will expand Connectus’ regional footprint and enhance its ability to support organisations across North Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire.
Connectus, which already operates offices in Salford, Doncaster and Grimsby, says the move will allow it to deliver stronger local support to a growing number of businesses across the region.
The deal marks another milestone in Connectus’ rapid growth journey. The award-winning technology company now supports more than 700 businesses and over 15,000 end users, and has recorded three consecutive years of double-digit growth, alongside completing five acquisitions in the past four years.
With the addition of I7 Technologies, Connectus will expand its engineering capability, increase recurring revenue, and enhance support coverage across North Wales Cheshire and Shropshire.
Roy Shelton, CEO of Connectus Business Solutions, said the acquisition represents a strategic step in strengthening the company’s regional platform approach which allows us to support our clients from a local presence yet have access to a wider team of technical and operational fully employed in house skilled resources.
“Over the past few years we have grown our customer base, engineering capability, recurring revenue and profitable growth, while continuing to improve automation and customer care,” he said.
“This acquisition supports that direction and adds a base in Wrexham, which is an important location for serving our growing customer base across North Wales , Shropshire and the Cheshire region.”
Connectus will welcome four engineers and approximately 150 customers from I7 Technologies as part of the acquisition and will continue to be supported by previous i7 Director Steve Lewis to ensure a smooth transition.
Shelton emphasised that maintaining continuity for customers will be a key priority during the transition.
“Our focus is to ensure a controlled transition so customers continue to receive an enhanced levels of service they expect,” he said.
“At the same time, they will benefit from access to the broader Connectus engineering team, enhanced cyber security, AI and compliance expertise along with additional support resources.”
The new Wrexham Industrial estate location will also strengthen Connectus’ ability to deliver faster installations and support across parts of its rapidly expanding customer base.
Shelton added: “We are building a stronger platform for the next stage of growth. This acquisition adds people, customers and a new location, and it strengthens our ability to serve the region while we keep raising standards across the business.”
