Under the terms of the merger, NetOptions becomes a subsidiary of Datacom, bringing the combined entity’s annual Australian revenues to more than $120 million. Through this merger, Datacom expands its geographical reach into Queensland – giving the company a strong presence along the length of Australia’s eastern seaboard.

The partnership also strengthens Datacom’s growing links with Federal and State Governments as well as the Australian education sector.

NetOptions has over 500 clients and is active in Government accounts, the Queensland education sector, including with Education Queensland, and as the IT partner of some of Australia’s largest private companies. Established in 1990, NetOptions is highly successful Brisbane based business providing a comprehensive suite of IT services and procurement support to companies operating from or into the Queensland market.

NetOptions’s 50 staff will be absorbed into Datacom’s operations, boosting the IT services provider’s staff numbers to over 630 people nationally.

Michael Browne, Chief Executive Officer of Datacom, comments that the decision to merge with NetOptions reflects the two organisations’ complementary skills, similar cultural values and shared goal of progressive growth across Australia.

“Datacom saw a need within our existing customer base for direct support in Queensland and we’re delighted that we can meet those customers’ requirements, as well as service new customers in the Government and broader Queensland business market.”

“Increasingly Australian companies and Government entities are looking for a fresh, agile approach to fully realise the value of their investments in technology.

Datacom’s growth attests to the success with which we have been able to meet that demand.”

“This partnership is another further step forward in our move to meet the demands of the market and through it Datacom is one step closer to gaining the presence necessary to achieve our overarching strategy of becoming Australia’s largest vendor-independent professional IT services company.”

Richard McAlary Chief Executive Officer of NetOptions, comments, “NetOptions is proud to join forces with Datacom, a company that has proven the strength of its model and strong services orientation through consistent growth and profitability over the past 10 years in Australia.”

“The expanded Datacom can now offer local customers a broader reach of services, as well as greater depth of expertise drawn from resources in Australia and overseas.”

For more information on NetOptions, visit their website at www.netoptions.com.au

NetOptions Letter from Directors

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For further information please contact:
Michael Browne
Chief Executive Officer, Datacom
Phone: 02 9023 5014
E-mail: michaelb@datacom.com.au

Or
Richard McAlary
Chief Executive Officer, NetOptions
Phone: 07 3842 8888
Email: RMcAlary@netoptions.com.au

Or
Amelia Robertson
Taurus Marketing
Phone: 02 9415 4528
Mobile 0421 773 930
E-mail: amelia@taurusmarketing.com.au