Pyrios was part of the Comworth stable of companies and formerly known as Agile Global ICT solutions provider AGC Networks has bought A/NZ unified communications specialist Pyrios, formerly part of the Comworth stable. The deal was completed through AGC’s indirect subsidiaries Black Box Network Services in Australia and New Zealand. Pyrios, formerly known as Agile, is an expert in communication technology delivering customer engagement and workplace collaboration solutions. The acquisition would substantially increase and strengthen the AGC/Black Box presence in A/NZ markets and enhance the current solution portfolio of AGC and Black Box in the UC and contact center space as well as in cloud services, AGC said. “We are excited to welcome Pyrios to the AGC family,” said Sanjeev Verma, executive director and CEO of AGC Networks and president and CEO of Black Box Corporation. “This acquisition is a logical extension to AGC’s leadership in the unified communication and enterprise communication space. “Our pursuit is to remain the customer’s trusted partner in providing technology solutions and services and this combination of Pyrios and AGC/Black Box will strengthen our relationship and relevance with our combined customers in the region.” Mark Charlesworth, managing director of Pyrios, said the acquisition would bring together two complementary businesses that would provide a broader range of solutions and expertise to A/NZ markets and grow a rapidly expanding customer experience cloud services business with the backing of a global organisation. “We - the team and I - are excited and look forward to integrating with AGC/Black Box and being a part of a global leading organization offering an enhanced portfolio of solutions to our customers in the region,” said Robyn O’Reilly, Pyrios’ CEO. AGC Networks (AGC) is a global solution integrator operating in unified communications, datacentre and edge IT, cyber security and digital transformation and applications. Black Box, which AGC bought in January last year for US$17.2 million, helped customers design, build, manage and secure their IT infrastructure. Comworth was best known as a distributor, but exited that business in 2015 to concentrate on its higher-margin cloud, managed services and software-as-a-service opportunities under its Virsae and Agile brands. Related content news ServiceNow hires Barry Dietrich for A/NZ and David Thodey as advisor Both hires are integral to the company. By Sasha Karen 03 May 2024 2 mins Careers Enterprise Applications Software Development news Broadcom hints "more to come" post-VMware Sums up the last few months after the November acquisition closing. By Sasha Karen 03 May 2024 3 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Cloud Computing Vendors and Providers news The Instillery targets costs to make cyber security services more accessible Service aims to encourage use of Microsoft licenses many businesses have already paid for. By Rob O’Neill 02 May 2024 2 mins Small and Medium Business Managed Service Providers Security news Enprise Group sales surge after resolution of MYOB dispute Enprise's board expects the improved performance to continue. By Rob O’Neill 02 May 2024 2 mins Small and Medium Business Enterprise Applications Vendors and Providers