Hampshire’s Onecom completes second acquisition of 2022

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Sam Pither

Onecom, a Hampshire-based business communications technology and cloud communications specialist, has acquired telecommunications contractor Solution IP Communications. This is Onecom’s second acquisition of the year.

As part of the deal, the Bristol-based firm’s teams and customers will come into the Onecom fold.

Martin Flick, Onecom Group CEO, said: “As we continue to grow, supported by LDC, we are delighted to welcome the Solution IP team and customers to Onecom in a move that further supports our mission to build on and extend our geographic presence and customer reach by acquiring strong businesses that share our culture, values and ethos.

“In addition, Solution IP has demonstrable strength in serving both Enterprise and SME customers with leading communication solutions and their established customer base is a perfect fit.”

“UK PLC is leaning into uncertain times with rising costs, political and economic uncertainty domestically and abroad and the post pandemic after-effects, with many organisations wrestling with technology decisions and productivity dilemma’s with different working patterns widespread across many sectors.

“Onecom’s proposition is designed to help our customers navigate the challenges these conditions create by delivering cost efficiency, geographic flexibility and high staff productivity, and the acquisition of the highly experienced Solution IP business further enhances that proposition and our reach.

“We are delighted to welcome Solution IP’s fantastic team who share our commitment to providing exceptional products, services and simply brilliant customer experiences to UK businesses of all sizes, into the Onecom Group.”

Since its establishment in 2002, the Whiteley-headquartered Oncecom has grown to employ more than 600 people in offices across the UK. Among its strategic partners are Vodafone, Mitel, Samsung, Apple, Microsoft, Gamma and Five9.

Patrick Lincoln, Founder of Solution IP, said “We are really excited about becoming part of the Onecom Group and the benefits it will provide to our customers and people.

“Having a shared vision of using our vast experience and expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients was very important to us.

“The success of Solution IP is a credit to the whole team’s positive attitude and hard work. I very much look forward to seeing the team continuing to excel as part of the larger group.”

Onecom was advised by full service law firm and Thames Valley Deal Awards sponsors, Shoosmiths, as well as HMT transaction support, also a sponsor of the Thames Valley Deals Awards. Solution IP Communications Ltd was advised by Steele Raymond LLP Solicitors.

Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset. A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise. Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.