NewsUC&C8 Oct 2021 · 1 min read

Focus Group Swoops in on GB Technologies

Focus Group’s GB Technologies acquisition expands Scottish reach and product depth for buyers across Gamma and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise.

Marian McHugh

Focus Group has acquired fellow Scottish comms provider GB Technologies.

The partnership will extend both brands’ geographical reach, enhance service expertise, and strengthen their product portfolios.

GB Technologies was founded in Galashiels in 1987 and counts Gamma and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise among its partners. Founder Gordon Brown and directors June Wilson and Mark Moncrieff will continue to lead the 27-strong team under its existing name.

Focus Group is backed by private equity firm Bowmark Capital. It merged with Resource Telecom last year and has acquired HighNet and swcomms so far this year.

“GB Technologies is a growing, evolving, ambitious business,” stated Brown.

“With Focus Group’s complementary products, support services, and UK-wide engineering network we will be able to fulfill our goals. This is a very exciting time for all our staff and our customers. We look forward to working closely with Focus’ directors and staff and extend our influence in Scotland and beyond”

Ralph Gilbert, Co-Founder and Director of Focus Group, added: “GB Technologies were a very attractive proposition for us to work with

“As a growing and dynamic business, they fit perfectly with the Focus Group culture. Geographically, they will also enable us to grow our footprint in Scotland.”

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