Leading IT organisation, Circle, has acquired Macclesfield-based Fabric IT, as part of its strategic growth plans, taking the group to £25 million in turnover.
The acquisition comes as part of the Circle Group’s strategy to expand its Microsoft portfolio, with Fabric’s Microsoft Dynamics expertise adding significant capabilities to the Group’s overall service and solution offering. As part of the deal, Fabric IT will become part of the Circle Group, which now boasts over 100 employees.
Fabric IT provides a range of Microsoft-centric cloud managed services to SME’s across the UK, with competencies around CRM, ERP, Power Platform and Modern Workplace, as well as business IT, cyber-security and infrastructure (Azure) support services. As a Microsoft Gold Partner with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, Fabric IT compliments Circle’s tier 1 CSP partner status, enabling the Circle Group to offer the full Microsoft Cloud Suite. The partnership makes the Circle Group one of the few organisations that can seamlessly deploy and manage end-to-end Microsoft solutions.
Headquartered in Cardiff and with a national customer base, Circle has a strong managed service offering that covers key areas including Microsoft Cloud services, cyber-security, critical infrastructure support, back-up/disaster recovery and networking, including a 24x7x365 Network Operations Centre. The company has a wide customer base across both public and private sectors including education, legal, media and local authorities. In South Wales, Circle has become a prevalent and trusted IT partner for numerous businesses due to its managed service offering and proven expertise across the Microsoft suite.
Whilst Fabric IT will become part of the Circle Group, it will operate autonomously. With similar target markets, yet little customer overlap, the addition to the Circle Group will see a plethora of opportunities for both Fabric and Circle to offer existing customers further services and solutions that can be transformative for their organisations.
Geoff Barratt, Finance and Procurement Director at Fabric IT, commented:
“I am excited about the now combined futures of both Fabric IT and Circle. We have strongly aligned cultures and synergy in our product lines and, together, we will grow, bringing our excellent customer service to a wider client base.”
David Jones, CEO of Circle added:
“We are thrilled to have Fabric IT as part of the Circle Group. Their expertise really adds to our Microsoft service offering and puts the Group forward as one of the few organisations in the UK with the skillset that we have.
“The acquisition has proven to be a positive move for both Circle and Fabric IT and will undoubtedly be a successful partnership.”
