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Kramer has acquired Ashton Bentley, a UK-based provider of collaboration spaces. This acquisition is a pivotal step in Kramer’s three-year strategy, elevating its capabilities and offerings in the Unified Communication and Collaboration (UCC) domain.
The acquisition of Ashton Bentley enables Kramer to offer complete meeting room solutions for enterprises in all markets. Providing fully integrated ‘out of the box’ meeting room solutions.
Ashton Bentley’s solutions are designed for simplicity, efficiency and scalability. The intuitive installation process reduces the time and cost of setup from days to just a few hours. The blend of diverse perspectives from the team, combined with a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by system integrators and the needs of global enterprises, has resulted in user-friendly and easy-to-install AV solutions.
Gilad Yron, CEO of Kramer, commented on the acquisition: “We are thrilled to welcome the Ashton Bentley team to the Kramer family. This acquisition is another milestone in our investment and commitment to the unified communication and collaboration ecosystem. The Ashton Bentley ‘out of the box’ solution, alongside Kramer’s broad portfolio, offers a unique, fully integrated solution to further enhance the hybrid meeting experience. Any acquisition is about the people. I’m convinced that the cultural fit, enthusiasm, and passion the Ashton Bentley team brings will be an outstanding addition to the Kramer family.”
Roger McArdell, Roger Vinton and Tony Leedham, founders of Ashton Bentley, expressed their enthusiasm: “Joining forces with Kramer presents an exciting opportunity for Ashton Bentley. Kramer’s global market reach and product synergies will enable us to bring our innovative solutions to a broader audience. The whole team are looking forward to contributing to Kramer’s vision and continuing to push the boundaries of AV technology in the UCC domain.”
