Calligo, the global data optimization and
privacy specialist, announced it has acquired Connected Technologies
Inc., a Canadian specialist in outsourced IT and cloud services.
The purchase of Connected Technologies, based in Brampton, Ontario, is another
significant step in Calligo's continued growth strategy. The acquisition
complements its two previous acquisitions in Canada - cloud services provider,
3 Peaks, in October 2017 and Mico Systems, an outsourced IT services company,
in May of last year.
Adding Connected Technologies to the already substantial team makes Calligo one
of the largest IT managed services providers serving the Greater Toronto Area
by both client numbers and team headcount. The combined client base also gives
Calligo the largest concentration of CPA customers in the region and the
longest track record in serving the industry's IT, cloud and data residency
needs.
Calligo provides a unique collection of data optimization services that cover
the entire data journey, with data privacy embedded at every step. These
services include public & hybrid cloud, IT managed services, data
analytics, artificial intelligence and archival & erasure services, all
supported by ‘privacy-first' data management consultancy and specific assistance
with national, international and industry-specific data protection obligations,
particularly GDPR and PIPEDA.
In addition, Calligo also offers CPA-specific services which include the
support of industry applications such as Wolters Kluwer CCH Accountants' Suite
and Doc.IT; the provision of extended support hours during predictable peak
times such as tax season; and the industry understanding to support CPAs'
specific regulatory and policy requirements in data security, residency and
privacy.
"We are very excited about what the acquisition of Connected Technologies means
for Calligo in Canada and internationally," said Calligo Founder and CEO,
Julian Box. "We have been very strong in the delivery of cloud and managed
services in Toronto for some time now. Adding Connected Technologies'
experience and skills to our own will cement our position as the first choice
for Toronto businesses wanting to outsource their IT."
Box added, "Looking more broadly, we are also anticipating this acquisition
strengthening our delivery of public and hybrid Azure services to businesses
around the world who are keen to extract the most value from their data, while
respecting applicable data privacy laws and data ethics."
Connected Technologies' 200+ customers will benefit from now being supported by
an established, global service provider and from the wider service portfolio
that Calligo offers.
William Shilson, President of Connected Technologies Inc., commented:
"This acquisition was the result of obvious synergies between our two
organizations - strong company cultures, a shared focus on customer centricity
and a hunger for innovation. We have seen firsthand the interest that our
customers have in the wider services that Calligo offers, particularly in data
optimization and also in ensuring that their processes and infrastructure meet
their data privacy obligations. This acquisition will therefore create a
compelling new service proposition for existing clients, while putting Calligo
in the strongest possible position to serve the needs of the wider market."