EDTS Acquires Augusta Information Technologies; Continues Strong Growth Across Georgia, Carolin

Oct. 28, 2011 - PRLog -- AUGUSTA, GA and GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a full-service technology consulting firm specializing in networking, security and managed services support solutions for Southeastern businesses, has announced the acquisition of Augusta Information Technologies, LLC (Augusta I.T.), effective immediately.  

The Greene Street office of Augusta I.T. will remain operational through December 31, 2011, at which time all operations of both firms will be consolidated at EDTS’ state-of-the-art offices on Broad Street in Augusta.  EDTS also maintains a second office in Greenville, South Carolina.  All members of the former Augusta I.T. office will join EDTS as part of the transaction, including former Augusta I.T. partners John Tippett and Julian Roberts III.

In announcing the acquisition, Charles Johnson, chief executive officer of EDTS, noted:  "All of us at EDTS are extremely pleased to welcome the professionals of Augusta I.T. and the outstanding clients they serve to our firm.  We know them through business and civic circles, and are excited to work together to continue providing clients with the exceptional service and technical expertise that a strong regional firm like EDTS can provide."

Founded in 1999, EDTS serves clients 24/7/365 across the Southeast from offices in Augusta, GA and Greenville, SC.   A full service technology consulting firm, EDTS specializes in networking, security and managed services support solutions for businesses, helping customers increase productivity and reduce cost associated with information technology.  

With the acquisition completed, the combined team of EDTS will encompass 40 professionals, placing it among the upper tier of Southeastern I.T. firms.  In the new organization, Johnson will continue to serve as chief executive officer and EDTS shareholder Will McGee will become chief information officer, Tippett will become chief operating officer and Roberts will serve as chief technology officer.

"Julian and I have grown Augusta I.T. over the past decade, driven by the desire to provide exceptional I.T. service and support to our clients," added Tippett.  "As we explored this opportunity with EDTS, we realized that our companies had extraordinarily similar goals and could mutually benefit from working as a team, rather than as competitors.  All parties involved have the highest degree of respect for one another due to our proximity and compatible business approach.  My colleagues and I look forward to contributing to the growth and success of EDTS, and are particularly excited about how the expanded depth and talents of our combined teams will increase value and benefit to our clients."

With the acquisition consummated, the 40 associates of EDTS will serve clients ranging from local to international organizations in a broad range of industries, with particularly deep expertise in serving organizations in the healthcare, manufacturing, distribution/logistics, professional services, and state and local government.  The firm was recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the second year in a row.

"Even with the challenging economy, EDTS has continued to thrive and experience tremendous growth in our core regions of Georgia and the Carolinas," added Johnson. "We believe that our success is attributable to an unwavering commitment to excellence in providing clients with comprehensive information technology solutions, responsive and attentive service, and assisting them in growing their market share and profitability by lowering costs and empowering them to focus on what they do best."

And despite the growth and change that is inherent in any acquisition, both Johnson and Tippett are adamant that clients will not experience service interruptions or inconvenience.  “Not only are we adding depth across our team, but we are bringing aboard faces familiar to these clients, and adding talented colleagues that we know from experience will embrace our organization’s culture of ‘client service first,’ ” Johnson noted.  “Client service is an integral part of the EDTS identity.  We are confident that these new clients will be welcomed and well served, and our newest associates will be valued and important members of the EDTS team.”

For information, visit EDTS online at www.EDTSolutions.com.