Antrim-based it specialists Zenith it solutions has acquired avec it, the technology support services division of not-for-profit consultancy avec solutions. the move will reinforce Zenith's position as a leading provider of integrated it solutions to companies across the province. six new jobs have been created as a result. already working with organisations in the public and private sectors across the north, Zenith will now also deliver comprehensive it support to a number of third sector organisations looking to deliver sustainable growth with a social focus.
Gareth Clements, managing director at Zenith it solutions, said: "this acquisition will allow us to work with a number of forward-thinking third sector organisations that are playing an important economic and social role in northern ireland.
"In acquiring avec it, we are adding to a high quality business to our portfolio, in addition to strengthening our expertise.
"Our strategy for growth since we formed in 2011 has been to invest in delivering a first class service, expertise and customer care and this has enabled us to grow organically particularly in the professional services sector.
"This is the start of an exciting new chapter for Zenith it solutions, but our commitment to delivering it solutions for all of our clients remains the same. Whether you are in the private, public or third sector, comprehensive it solutions can mean the difference between success and failure and we continue to work to ensure that businesses can pursue growth with a reliable and effective it systems in place." established in 1998, avec solutions is a not-for-profit social economy business specialising in consultancy and support services to the voluntary and community sector in northern Ireland. robin montgomery from avec will join the team as operations manager, providing management experience to the engineering team and ensuring a seamless transition for clients.