IT Solutions Provider Merger Forms Evaris -

King of Servers, a UK-based server, storage, and networking specialist, has acquired Think4 IT Solutions, a managed services provider (MSP). The combined businesses, with about £10 million (US$12.7 million) in combined sales, will now be known as Evaris. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Caption: L-R: Michael Thompson, Partner Alliances Commercial Manager; Robert Gibbons, Head of Managed Services; Albie Attias, Head of Business Development; Roberto Monetti, Head of Sales; Mike Cohen, CEO — **Caption**: L-R: Michael Thompson, Partner Alliances Commercial Manager; Robert Gibbons, Head of Managed Services; Albie Attias, Head of Business Development; Roberto Monetti, Head of Sales; and Mike Cohen, CEO.

Evaris is a value-added reseller (VAR) and technology provider with MSP expertise. Key partners include Microsoft and Dell EMC. Evaris, based in Manchester, England, will deliver business transformation to firms of all sizes in the North West and nationally, by offering extensive managed IT support alongside a full suite of IT solutions, the company says.

Key services include cloud and managed services, disaster recovery, procurement, data center infrastructure, networking, security, and support through on-prem, cloud, hybrid services, Evaris said.

Explaining the deal and the long-term strategy, Evaris CEO Mike Cohen said:

“The acquisition is a key strategic step to ensure customers continue to benefit from the excellent knowledge and service already offered by King of Servers and the extensive skillset that Think4 has in the managed services market."

MSPs, IT Services: UK Mergers, Acquisitions

This is the latest in a growing list of MSP mergers and acquisitions across Europe. Other deals we’ve tracked include:

AdEPT acquired Shift F7 Group, essentially uniting two managed IT services providers (MSPs) in the United Kingdom.
Peach Technologies acquired Taylor Made Computer Solutions (TMCS), creating one of the United Kingdom’s largest independent managed IT services providers (MSPs).
Diversified of New Jersey acquired Digitavia — a United Kingdom-based provider of standardized AV (audio visual) solutions and support services.
Chess Ltd. acquired Foursys, a 10-year Sophos cybersecurity partner. The deal added more than £11m to Chess’s turnover, bringing it to £120m.
CMI acquired Solsis Ltd., an MSP that supports about 2,500 end-users around the south of England, including London.
Ensono acquired Attenda, a UK-based MSP.