UPC Business acquires Bitbuzz

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Gavan Smyth, UPC Business, left, with Shane Deasy, Bitbuzz

5 December 2014

UPC Business has acquired the Wi-Fi operator Bitbuzz.

UPC said that the acquisition further strengthens its presence in the hospitality, health and education markets.

Bitbuzz, is a Wi-Fi network operator that provides a range of managed services to hotels, airports, café bars, pubs and other public locations throughout Ireland and the UK.

The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

“This is a first step in our plans to expand UPC’s services in the business market,” said Gavan Smyth, VP of Business Services, UPC, “by adding value added services that complement our high speed broadband services. Bitbuzz is a successful and innovative Irish company specialising in Wi-Fi communications. This acquisition makes an excellent strategic combination and compliments our extensive range of fibre powered business broadband and communications services. This will enable UPC Business to further expand our services across the hospitality, education and health industries.

“This is a very positive development for Bitbuzz, all our clients and staff,” said Shane Deasy, managing director,Bitbuzz. “The combination of our two businesses will enable Bitbuzz customers to benefit from UPC’s expertise, services and global reach. Our widespread Wi-Fi network will also expand into new market sectors as we step forward into the future with UPC Business. By joining together, we will share our collective strengths and enhance our overall services for customers while retaining a strong identity.”

 

 

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