The transaction has resulted in the creation of a separate company under the Converged group, Scot-Tech Fire and Security (STFS). The new company has been created as a group company of Converged to facilitate the sharing of resources, including office space and business support functions.
All ATS employees – comprising nine engineers, one sales manager, one fire design architect and one technical consultant – have been transferred to STFS. In addition, existing customer relationships and service levels will be maintained. Graham Porteous, the managing director of ATS, will remain involved on a consultancy basis.
Andy McKay (pictured above, right) has been appointed general manager of STFS. He said, “We’re delighted to have taken on ATS. Having worked with them as a client for over six years, we were familiar with their steadfast reputation for high tech security systems, established client base and 25-year history.
“This merger helps to give us the competitive edge, enabling us to deliver clients the full package of security both online and offline. We have re-branded from Aberdeen Technical Services to Scot-Tech Fire and Security to reflect our ability to cater for clients across Scotland and beyond.
Graham Porteous (pictured above, left) added, “As a long-established, local business it was important for us to find the best fit for our staff and customers. As part of STFS, our service delivery continues unaffected, and our people have secure and exciting opportunities within a group that’s growing both in geography and sector.”
Converged Communication Solutions is an Aberdeen-headquartered IT and cyber security provider. The company was established in 2005 and offers an integrated range of Internet connectivity, IT support, telephony and cyber security services to companies and organisations across Scotland. It employs 30 staff, which includes strong technical support and cyber security teams.