Datatec subsidiary,\u00a0Westcon Group European Operations,\u00a0has acquired the Austrian value added security distributor Triple Accesss IT along with its Swiss subsidiary.<\/p>\n
The consideration is not disclosed.<\/p>\n
The transaction expands Westcon\u2019s security business footprint in Europe and given Triple Accesss\u2019 similar vendor portfolio, strengthens Westcon\u2019s relationships with security vendors such as Trend Micro, F5, Blue Coat and BlueCat as well as adding new vendors to Westcon\u2019s portfolio such as Lifesize.<\/p>\n
Triple Accesss has a portfolio of solutions covering 20 vendors and has been operated by the current management team since being incorporated in 2006. Triple Accesss provides customers with a broad array of professional services including training, help desk, and third level support services. Triple AcceSSS is expected to report revenues in excess of \u20ac14 million for its financial year ended 30 June 2012.<\/p>\n
Jens Montanana, Datatec’s chief executive commented:\u00a0\u201cThis acquisition closes a clear gap in the Westcon security business\u2019 European footprint, allowing Westcon to now address needs of customers in the important DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) market place.”<\/p>\n
\u201cTriple Accesss\u2019 vendor portfolio is complementary and the acquisition also offers opportunities for Westcon to address customer needs within adjacent territories such as Hungary, Romania and the Balkans.\u201d<\/p>\n
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