London Full Fibre ISP Vorboss Acquires Optimity, 40fi and Invests in Layer8

London-focused network operator and ISP Vorboss, which runs a 100Gbps speed full fibre network in the UK’s capital city, has today announced the expansion of their managed service and cybersecurity offerings via two strategic acquisitions – Optimity (managed services) and 40fi (cybersecurity), and an investment in Layer8 (network management for commercial real estate).

Just to recap. The operator has so far completed the deployment of a 700km long dedicated point-to-point fibre optic network across Central London (covering most of zones 1 and 2), which we’re told is enough to connect all commercial buildings in the area to their direct internet access and Ethernet network.

The company’s latest strategic move – acquiring three additional businesses across the associated sectors for an undisclosed sum – is thus intended reflect the growing demand for comprehensive, resilient services from a single partner – particularly in light of the increasing complexity of cybersecurity threats and IT infrastructure.

The deal includes 40fi, a cybersecurity business, and Optimity, a provider of managed IT services. Together, these acquisitions bring an additional 80 experienced professionals into the Vorboss team, enhancing the company’s ability to deliver end-to-end solutions for London’s businesses. Vorboss has also welcomed the hundreds of customers that Optimity and 40fi serve across the UK today.

In addition, Vorboss has also invested in Layer8, a software platform that enables building operators to automate, manage, and monetise their networks. Designed for commercial real estate environments, Layer8 gives building managers, managed service providers (MSPs), and non-technical users simple, secure control over on-site network infrastructure.

Tim Creswick, CEO of Vorboss, told ISPreview:

“Vorboss has a long history in managed services, but for the last 6 years, our focus has been on delivering the best enterprise fibre network London has ever seen. That has been a huge project, commanding millions of hours of labour from our team, and we are now connecting thousands of business customers to that network – all at 10Gbps and above.

I’m excited that we’re now able to return to some of our managed services roots, with the timely addition of cybersecurity services. These are things that our customers and partners ask us about all the time. As operators of extensive, high-capacity infrastructure, we have a huge amount of real expertise in-house already, so customers know that they’re getting advice from real practitioners, not just consultants.”

Customers of the provider will now gain the option to purchase a complete suite of managed IT, cybersecurity, and connectivity services – either bundled together or individually, to suit their requirements. Vorboss will also extend these new capabilities to their channel partners, enabling them to expand their own offerings.