Is this 4Real?
Merger of two leading IT companies creates a unique Irish IT Offering
20 New Hi tech jobs to be created
Two of Ireland’s most successful indigenous IT companies, Real Time Systems Ltd (RTSL) and 4sol Ltd. today (Tuesday 1 May 2007) announced the merger of their business operations. This merger will create Ireland’s leading partner for Citrix, Microsoft and VMware.
Left to right: John Lennon, Managing Director at 4sol, Anne Hughes, Operations Director at RTSL, Simon Hamilton, Operations Director at 4sol, Patrick McAliskey, Managing Director at RTSL and Rosi Kirker, Business Development Director at RTSL
Business operations are due to move to new purpose-built premises in the coming months and staff numbers will increase from 40 to 60 within 12 months. The new company will be rebranded under a new identity and will be supported by a business strategy providing continued growth on an all-Ireland basis.
Commenting on the merger, RTSL’s Managing Director, Patrick McAliskey said, “In line with our vision, this merger enables us to deliver unique business value to our existing and potential customers. Both companies are perfectly aligned, have a common vision and share the same tradition of excellence. I am very excited about the merger and the opportunities this will bring to all our stakeholders”.
John Lennon, Managing Director at 4sol, commented, “The skill-set of the new company will create an unrivalled capability to deliver leading edge solutions in the Irish market place. This merger will allow us to provide solutions to customers who truly believe that technology is an asset”.
John continued by saying “This is a very exciting move for all of us and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate both sets of staff, who have responded very positively to the news and I very much look forward to working with them all in developing our business.”
It is anticipated that 20 new hi tech jobs will be created as a result of this merger. At present staffing numbers total 40 but will increase to 60 within the next 12 months.
About RTSL
RTSL is one of Northern Ireland’s premier access infrastructure solutions providers based in Carryduff. RTSL employs 24 highly skilled and experienced staff and is Northern Ireland’s only Citrix Platinum Partner. RTSL first began business in 1994 and was founded by Patrick McAliskey and David Hughes. During this time the company has worked hard to establish itself and has enjoyed steady market growth as a result. In 2006, and for the seventh consecutive year, Real Time Systems Limited (RTSL) was named in the Fast 50 list of Ireland’s fastest-growing technology companies. The company has an impressive list of customers across Ireland, ranging from SME’s to household brands in the private sector, to major central government and security departments.
About 4sol
4sol is a technology solutions company with offices in Belfast and Dublin and is the highest certified indigenous Microsoft Gold Partner in Ireland. 4sol employs 16 highly skilled staff members responsible for delivering a range of infrastructure and business intelligence solutions. 4sol was founded in 2002 by John Lennon and Simon Hamilton and to date has enjoyed great success within the public and private sector. The company has worked with many of the world’s largest corporate organisations on a variety of projects.
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