Business UK ISP and Cloud Provider FluidOne Acquires CNC Ltd

Business focused UK ISP and communications provider FluidOne has today announced the acquisition of Brighton based IT managed service provider (MSP), Computer and Network Consultants Limited (CNC), for an undisclosed sum. The move forms part of the provider’s wider strategic effort to expand its offerings in 2024

The acquisition follows that of Highlander Computing Solutions in January 2023 and projectfive in April 2023, building on FluidOne’s strategy to invest in regional IT MSPs to create a branch network for the delivery of localised services to its business (SME) customers.

The investment in CNC has expanded the Business IT Centre of Excellence (CoE) for FluidOne to £37m revenue, with 1,100 customers, 164 employees and with 5 branch offices led from Highlander’s Sheffield headquarters.

Russell Horton, FluidOne CEO, said:

“I am pleased to announce the acquisition of CNC, that builds on our strategy to create a branch network for expertly delivered IT managed services to Business customers. When reviewing the business, I was impressed with the excellent service they deliver and the strength of relationships that the team build with their clients. This was reinforced by great customer feedback in our survey and an excellent NPS of 60. They are a great fit to our strategy, and I look forward to working with Graham Lind, Gary Jowett and the team to grow the Brighton business.”

CNC will operate as a separate branch with a dedicated management team, while continuing to be led by co-founder Graham Lind as MD of the Brighton Branch and supported by co-founder Gary Jowett as Operations and Marketing Director.