Leading IT Professional Services Company, zedIT Solutions Acquires Microsoft Dynamics AX Practice of Encaptis Business Solutions
St. John's, Newfoundland (PRWEB) December 19, 2013 -- Leading IT Professional Services Consultancy, zedIT Solutions, Inc. (zedIT) today announced that it has acquired the Microsoft Dynamics AX practice of Vancouver-based Encaptis Business Solutions, a leading Canadian business solutions partner. The acquisition strengthens zedIT’s (http://www.zedit.com) strategic positioning as a world class IT consultancy, who partners with large enterprise clients to help them achieve their goals through technology. As a large national practice, this provides zedIT with the synergy and momentum to meet continued plans for growth into new strategic markets.
Through the acquisition, zedIT solutions will leverage its expertise and relationships with other members of the Group zed (http://www.gzed.com) family of companies. Group zed provides its family of industry-leading companies with the strategic vision and the tools to deliver on the promise of technology. Current zedIT customers will benefit from greater access to enterprise class services and expanded support from a national team of specialized IT and Business resources located in offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Moncton and St. John’s.
Encaptis President, Stephen Loyd and the Encaptis management team have built a successful Canadian operation over the last twenty years with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto. “With its extensive expertise in the large enterprise Canadian IT market, zedIT was the best fit to acquire our Microsoft Dynamics AX practice, as part of the overall Encaptis Business Solutions acqusition. Through the expertise of its Canadian parent and sister companies, the parallel between our two organizations and our synergy deploying projects on both sides of the border is further evidence of why this acqusition is the best fit for Encaptis and its employees.”
Gerard Duggan, Vice President, zedIT, stated, “the acquisition of the Microsoft Dynamics AX Practice of Encaptis Business Solutions is a perfect fit for zedIT and the enterprise class services that we have been delivering to our Canadian-based clients for more than twenty years. As a member of Group zed, zedIT is also able to leverage the ERP expertise offered by other members of the Group zed family to support its continued geographic reach and the breadth of services offered to our large enterprise customers.”
Terry Nette of Encaptis Business Solutions will be joining the zedIT organization in the role of General Manager and commented, “This acquisition is excellent news for our Microsoft Dynamics AX customers and partners, as well as our AX consulting team. Any successful Microsoft Dynamics AX implementation is a combination of many facets from technology to industry experience to business transformation and more. The zedIT team has a wealth of knowledge and experience that we can leverage. I’m excited about the new opportunities and the support we will be receiving as we grow our AX practice and offerings for our current and future customers”.
As a part of the acquisition, Encaptis’ SAP Business One ERP practice will join Group zed member company, Vision33. Vision33 (http://www.vision-33.com) is an award-winning partner in North America for SAP® Business One with offices throughout North America.
Group zed is a privately owned and operated holding company that holds a firm belief and commitment in the promise of technology and what it can deliver to businesses. Its world-class portfolio includes companies that are specialists in what they do and in how they deliver on that promise. Tony Whalen, CEO of Group zed stated, “This transformational acquisition provides an unprecedented opportunity to serve small to large enterprise customers across a host of geographies in both developed and emerging markets throughout North America.”
“We have watched Encaptis’ successful transformation into a major Canadian player in the ERP and IT industry, and have a great deal of respect for the organization”, continued Mr. Whalen. “Encaptis shares the same level of commitment to growth, quality service and in providing real value to customers that is core to the Group zed family of companies. We look forward to working together to drive continued growth in the ERP software industry where new markets and an expanded footprint will help ensure long-term success.”
“zedIT looks forward to new opportunities and enabling more large enterprise clients with ERP and IT solutions. Leveraging the expertise of other members of the Group zed family of companies provides zedIT with the expertise to meet continued plans for growth into existing and new strategic markets,” concluded Gerard Duggan, Vice President, zedIT Solutions.
MEDIA CONTACT: Sarah Coish +1 (709) 722-7213, sarah(dot)coish(at)gzed(dot)com
About zedIT Solutions Inc.
zedIT Solutions Inc. is one of Atlantic Canada’s largest Information Technology (IT) Services firms. We have been providing both Strategy and Execution for Large Enterprise clients in the public and private sector for more than twenty years. By combining world-class expertise and execution experience with a flexible and pragmatic approach, we help each customer understand how technology can help them meet their stated business goals, and deliver real, impactful solutions that meet those objectives.
Headquartered in the heart of Canada’s oldest city, downtown St. John’s, Newfoundland, zedIT Solutions (commonly referred to as ‘zedIT’) has built decades-long relationships with customers and partners who know we always put their needs first. Our team is comprised of experienced, results-focused experts that understand how business and technology align to produce tangible results.
About Group zed
zedIT Solutions is a member of the Group zed family of companies. Group zed (http://www.gzed.com) is a privately owned and operated corporation, which provides its family of industry leading companies with the strategic vision and tools that enable them to deliver on that promise, setting zedIT Solutions apart from our individual industry peers.
Building on Group zed’s mission, zedIT Solutions helps Large Enterprise clients throughout the public and private sector fully realize the promise of technology by providing the right solutions, services and support to break down barriers and transform businesses.
Matthew Melay, Group zed, http://www.gzed.com, +1 (709) 722-7213 Ext: 231, [email protected]
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