A Middlesbrough-based provider of IT managed services has become one of the founding acquisitions of a new private equity-backed technology group.
AD Network Solutions Group (ADNS), founded in 2011 and led by Jamie Allinson and John Lupton, provides IT support, communications, network and security solutions to clients nationwide. It also encompasses ADNS Education, a dedicated division focused on safeguarding and classroom connectivity.
The company now joins Cube 6 and CenCom Solutions as founding companies of Owlis, the new group launched by private equity firm Ansor.
A statement from Owlis read: “This marks the beginning of an ambitious buy-and-build journey focused on delivering best-in-class IT services, digital transformation and cloud solutions to businesses across the UK. We are building a platform that not only enhances service delivery and customer outcomes but also creates meaningful opportunities for talent development across the UK tech sector. This is just the beginning. We look forward to partnering with more like-minded MSPs as we continue to grow.”
Owlis is led by Richard Vogt, who is overseeing the platform’s strategic development and integration – having previously spent 12 years supporting the growth of technology businesses. The group’s vision is to unite regional providers under a single, collaborative structure.
Its strategy is centred on preserving the identity and strengths of each business while enabling scale, investment and enhanced service delivery through shared capability.
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