Logicalis acquires advanced network infrastructure and 5G solutions specialist siticom.
Logicalis Acquisition
Logicalis, a leading international IT solutions and managed services provider, announces the acquisition of the network transformation and modernisation specialist,聽siticom. The investment strengthens Logicalis鈥� capability to deliver software-defined services to customers as they look to connect people and devices.
siticom聽established its business in 2010 and is a leading player in the software-defined networking (SDN) and 5G market as an expert in communication networks and campus network solutions. With a team of 130 experts across five German locations,聽siticom聽develops complex networking solutions for its customers, including some of the world鈥檚 largest telecoms service providers, financial data providers and chemical plant infrastructure operators.
What the Acquisition Means
The acquisition of聽siticom聽empowers Logicalis to establish a pan-EMEA centre-of-expertise in advanced 5G network capabilities to evolve Cloud orchestrated network interoperability.聽蝉颈迟颈肠辞尘鈥檚聽proficiency in next generation networks enhances the Logicalis services portfolio as it continues to grow in the professional and managed services space.
Bob Bailkoski, Logicalis CEO comments:聽鈥淢odern network infrastructures are the foundation of every digital business. The strategic decision to acquire聽siticom聽is driven by the growing demand for broadband services and fibre optics expansion as we continue to deliver speed, scale and agility for global customers. As a Cisco Global Gold Partner, we are already developing聽SD-WAN solutions and together with聽siticom聽we can build on our partnership to create end-to-end 5G offerings for the business of the future.鈥�
J眉rgen Hatzipantelis, Co-Managing Director at siticom adds:聽鈥淥ur advanced networking expertise combined with Logicalis鈥� global reach opens up new markets for both businesses. As a global Managed Services Provider (MSP), Logicalis will assist with growing聽siticom聽and building the institutional foundations required to scale the business while preserving our culture of openness and innovation.鈥澛�
厂迟别蹿补苍听H枚ltken, Co-Managing Director at siticom concludes:聽鈥淏y combining our knowledge in SDN, 5G and infrastructure services with Logicalis鈥� managed services offering and strong customer relations,聽蝉颈迟颈肠辞尘听is now able to provide a more holistic offering to its customers.鈥�
siticom聽has extensive skills in telecommunication and software-defined network architectures, enabling Industrial IoT implementations, and next-generation public and private networks. The 5G solutions specialist is a member of Bitkom, Germany鈥檚 largest digital association.聽蝉颈迟颈肠辞尘鈥檚聽deep knowledge combined with its strong strategic partnerships with leading 5G providers including Nokia, Airspan, Metaswitch and Druid Software will accelerate Logicalis鈥� vision to be a leader in digital transformation and expands its solutions and services for customers around the globe.
