Amaze’s digital swoop

MARKETING agency Amaze has snapped-up a digital technology consultancy, MCL Digital, which specilases in developing applications for the ever-popular iPhone.

The Manchester company, a subsdiary of AIM-listed Hasgrove, did not disclose the terms of the deal.

MCL Digital, which has 12 staff across its offices in London and Belfast, also provides technology solutions to the education sector. Its founders Matt Clarke and Nigel Conde are staying with the business.

Natalie Gross, managing partner at Amaze, said: “The acquisition of MCL Digital is a strategic move for Amaze that will further extend our skills into emerging areas including mobile, SharePoint, rich media delivery and touchscreen technologies.

“Additionally, MCL Digital will support our existing teams to fulfill the growing demand from our clients for forward-thinking technical consulting as more of them turn to digital to support their business infrastructure.”