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Boxxe has acquired CAE Technology Services in a move aimed at accelerating Boxxe’s strategy in the corporate market through a leading Cisco partner. CAE is a market leader in networking and security with deep technical expertise, extensive partner accreditations, and a long-standing track record of industry awards and recognition.
The acquisition will strengthen Boxxe’s capabilities in networking and security by leveraging CAE’s partner accreditations, including being a Cisco Tier One Gold Partner and a Microsoft Tier One Cloud Solution Provider (CSP). In addition to its presence in the private sector, CAE has a strong customer base in the public sector, particularly within healthcare and education, that will benefit from the additional framework access and public sector expertise that Boxxe provides.
Boxxe CEO Phil Doye said: “I have followed CAE for many years and continue to be impressed by the organisation’s market-leading practices in networking, security, and cloud infrastructure. CAE sets itself apart from the competition with its focus on customer outcomes driven by innovative solutions and managed services. CAE Labs is a great example of this, adding in-house software development capability to enable customers to further transform their IT environments. Boxxe has to deliver technology solutions that solve critical business challenges and propel our customers forward. This strategic acquisition enables us to do this more effectively. Boxxe’s scale and broad portfolio of products and solutions will also bring greater value and relevance to CAE’s many customers.”
“We have known Phil since his time at Kelway, and once we had decided to sell the business, we approached Boxxe, knowing that it would be a place where CAE could develop in this next chapter,” said Justin Harling, CEO at CAE.
Richard Behan, Chief Corporate Development Officer at CAE, said: “We have built a deep pool of technical talent and expertise at CAE, and we look forward to delivering enhanced value through our solutions and services to Boxxe’s many customers.”
Doye added: “The deal complements Boxxe’s acquisition of Total Computer Networks Limited, which was completed in January 2024. It is part of a wider plan to grow Boxxe’s customer base in both the private and public sectors and expand its solutions offerings.”
Boxxe Group has acquired Caerus Assets and its subsidiaries, including the main trading companies CAE Technology Services and Novus Networks. Harling has resigned from Caerus Assets and all its subsidiaries, as Doye becomes Group CEO and Hazel Sagar Group CFO.
CAE Technology Services will continue to trade independently before being integrated into Boxxe within the next twelve months.
