TalkTalk Business has merged with ARO to create a new £200 million technology services group.
As a result, the combined business will serve more than 70,000 organisations and bring together connectivity, networking, cloud, cybersecurity and managed IT services.
The merger is subject to final approval under the National Security and Investment Act (NSI), with the process expected to be completed by the end of the summer.
However, for now, both businesses will continue to operate under their existing brands and from their current offices to ensure continuity for customers, employees and partners while the integration plans move forward.
ARO CEO Ciaran Rafferty, said: “This is a defining moment for both ARO and TalkTalk Business. Together, we are creating a business with the scale, expertise and ambition to become a leading independent provider of connectivity and managed technology services in the UK.
By bringing together our complementary strengths, we are creating a stronger partner with broader capabilities, deeper expertise and greater capacity to invest in innovation, service delivery and long-term customer success.”
TalkTalk Business CEO, Ruth Kennedy, added: “This merger represents another important step in our transformation into a leading managed services provider and brings together two highly complementary businesses to create a leading independent technology partner for UK organisations.
“The market is evolving rapidly, with organisations increasingly seeking technology partners that can combine strategic expertise, operational excellence and broad service capabilities at scale. This combination creates a business that is uniquely positioned to meet those expectations and support customers across every stage of their technology journey.
“We are creating a platform with the scale to invest, innovate and grow. Together, we have an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the future of the UK technology services market.”
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