Onecom’s acquisition of Matrix IT signals ambitious push into scale and Microsoft expertise

Onecom has expanded its managed IT services through the acquisition of Matrix IT, enhancing its regional footprint, technical capacity, and Microsoft-specialist offerings amid a broader consolidation trend driven by private equity-backed platform strategies.

Onecom has expanded its managed IT footprint with the purchase of Matrix IT, a Microsoft Solutions Partner that provides professional IT services along the South Coast. According to Channelweb and LDC, the deal brings Matrix IT’s regional client base and Microsoft-specialist capabilities into Onecom’s portfolio.

Matrix IT employs in excess of 45 people, roughly two-thirds of whom work in service delivery, a headcount Onecom said will bolster its technical resource pool and operational delivery. Industry reporting notes the acquisition is intended to strengthen Onecom’s ability to deliver managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity and Microsoft-based solutions at scale.

The transaction represents Onecom’s 14th purchase since 2020, part of a sustained roll-up strategy backed by private equity. LDC and channel coverage describe the move as designed to deepen Onecom’s presence on the South Coast and accelerate its ambition to offer end-to-end IT services to larger customers.

Darren Ridge, Onecom’s chief executive, said: “This acquisition strengthens Onecom’s IT services proposition in a meaningful way. Matrix IT brings proven Microsoft expertise, a strong delivery-focused team, and a high-quality customer base that complements our growing managed IT portfolio. This move accelerates our ability to deliver secure, scalable, and enterprise-ready IT services to customers across the UK.” The company framed the deal as both a capability and capacity play.

Nic Cronin, managing director of Matrix IT, said: “Joining Onecom creates an exciting opportunity for our customers and our team. With Onecom’s scale, investment, and breadth of services, we can expand our capabilities, enhance our Microsoft offering, and continue delivering the high standards of service our customers expect.” Matrix IT’s leadership presented the sale as a route to quicker growth and broader service lift for its clients.

Similar deals in adjacent technology sectors show consolidation remains active, with other buyers acquiring specialist businesses to add technical depth or geographic reach. Observers point to a pattern in which larger, PE-backed platform companies integrate niche providers to accelerate market share and build fuller service stacks.

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Source: Fuse Wire Services