Aberdeen-based UK broadband and I.T solutions provider Internet for Business (IFB), which was first established all the way back in 1995, has been acquired by Converged Communication Solutions (CCS) for an undisclosed sum and after briefly falling into administration on 19th February 2025.
According to company records on The Gazette, IFB appointed Michael James Meston Reid (IP No 7327), of MHA, to act as their administrator (credits to one of our readers, Chris, for spotting this). The same records indicate that IFB’s company accounts remain overdue (since 30th June 2024) and they previously received a first gazette notice for compulsory strike-off toward the end of August 2024, although this was discontinued a few days later.
Suffice to say that the company, which seemed to have been in some difficulty and was struggling to make a profit, needed to find a buyer to help preserve the business and its 15 employees. The good news is fellow Scottish ISP CCS appears to have been quickly able to step into that role in what seems to be a pre-packed arrangement (this was formally signed on 20th February).
Neil Christie, CTO of Converged Communication Solutions, said:
“This acquisition is a natural fit, uniting two local businesses with a shared passion for using digital technology to drive business success. IFB’s expertise in providing connectivity solutions perfectly complements our enhanced business offering, meaning customers will benefit from an even greater range of services. Additionally, this move expands our market share and brings our combined turnover closer to £10 million. We are delighted to welcome the IFB team into the Converged family and look forward to delivering the same high-quality services our customers expect.”
Graeme Gordon, CEO of IFB, said:
“Co-founded by Chairman, John Michie, IFB has been at the forefront of delivering innovative connectivity and IT solutions to businesses for nearly three decades. Joining forces with Converged allows us to take our service offering to the next level, giving our customers access to an even broader portfolio of solutions. In addition, Converged shares our values of reliability, security, and customer focus, making this an excellent match for our future. Joining the Converged Group of companies is a great outcome for IFB, our team, and, most importantly, our customers, who can be reassured that it is business as usual.”
The two entrepreneurs enjoy a long-standing relationship, with Neil having started his career at IFB before founding Converged 20 years ago. All 15 IFB employees will now join Converged, with the entire team relocating to Spires Business Centre, alongside Converged’s HQ. The collaborative move should ensure continuity of service and centralise the company’s talent pool, bringing the Group’s headcount to 63.
The deal marks CCS’ third acquisition in two years.