The Channel - Gen-i acquires Real Time Computing franchise

Gen-i acquires Real Time Computing franchise

Written by Vera Alves

Friday, 21 November 2008

Gen-i has agreed to acquire the business of Real Time Computing (RTC), the Gen-i franchise group operating in the Manawatu, Wanganui and Taranaki areas.

According to the company, the deal is designed to “strengthen Gen-i’s service delivery for clients, ensure a greater focus on Gen-i’s business priorities and extend its technical reach and capabilities”.

Steve Mills, Gen-i’s General Manager of New Zealand Corporate Sales, said the merger is a logical extension of the existing relationship between the two teams in the region.

“The RTC franchise, known locally as Gen-i Central and Gen-i Taranaki, is a very successful business employing over 70 people across offices in New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wanganui and Hawera,” said Mills. “It is the largest of our regional franchise groups, with a diverse range of clients across the local government, health, agriculture, corporate and energy sectors.”

RTC had been placed on the market by its owners, and the acquisition is a result of many months of planning. According to Gen-i, the target for the date of settlement is 12 December.

The two businesses will integrate key business operations on that date, and then Gen-i will implement further integration plans over a three-month transition period.

Chris Quin, CEO of Gen-i, added that the acquisition will provide Gen-i’s clients in the region with an unrivalled range of converged technology and telecommunications services.

“Our focus is to create strong and sustained relationships with our clients, and show them how converged ICT solutions can help them to achieve the goals they set for their businesses,” said Quin.

“This acquisition aims to provide even greater clarity for clients, giving them the ability to do business with local decision makers, but also gain all the advantages of our national capability.”

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