Derby comms firms merge

Derby-based communications specialist Simoco Group has merged with systems integrator affini to form Simoco Wireless Solutions.

The two companies are both part of Team Telecom Group (TTG).

The company, which has offices throughout the UK, the USA, Asia and Australia, will continue to base its global headquarters in Derby.

Simoco Wireless Solutions will be led by Mike Norfield as group chief executive and Peter Burridge as chairman, with Ian Carr serving as chief operating officer, Phil Williams as chief commercial officer, Andy Woodhall as chief sales officer, Brett McInnes as CEO of Simoco Australasia and Alison Young as head of consult.

Mike Norfield, Group CEO of Simoco Wireless Solutions, said: “The launch of Simoco Wireless Solutions marks an exciting new chapter in our history. Combining the expertise and experience of these highly specialised companies in a single business was the logical next step.

“With organisations around the world looking to embrace a variety of technologies in order to meet their increasingly complex communication challenges, the shared vision and expertise of both businesses will be at the forefront of existing and new offerings, including an improved managed service team capable of operating networks on behalf of our customers.”