- These acquisitions combine Canada's best network with tech and
cloud services expertise to power up businesses
- They accelerate growth and provide end-to-end AI-powered
service solutions that enhance Bell's expertise in cloud services
as a trusted partner
MONTRÉAL, July 9, 2024
/CNW/ - Bell announced today that it has acquired leading technical
services companies Stratejm and CloudKettle Inc., adding
Professional and Managed Services expertise in cybersecurity and
Salesforce to its existing capabilities. These acquisitions
will advance Bell's strategy to be the leader in supporting medium
and large organizations' digital transformations and automation
through cloud services. Combined with Bell's pure fibre and 5g
networks, enterprises will benefit from an exceptional and seamless
AI-powered end-to-end customer experience.
Stratejm, based in Mississauga,
Ontario and servicing Canadian and international customers,
leverages AI through their end-to-end Security-as-a-Service
solutions, real-time threat detection and response, and
streamlining incident management processes, all supported by a
vendor independent SOC2 Security Operation Centre. Stratejm has a
long history of building innovative and customer-centric solutions,
making them a trusted partner for organizations seeking
industry-leading managed security solutions.
CloudKettle is a Professional Services provider
based in Halifax, Nova Scotia
operating within Canada and the US. As a Salesforce consulting
partner, they bring deep expertise in Salesforce enterprise
implementation, including integration of the platform leading data
and AI capabilities through Salesforce Data Cloud, Industry Clouds,
Marketing Cloud, Einstein 1, and Tableau.
These two acquisitions complement the 2023 acquisition of FX
Innovation, a leading provider of end-to-end multi-cloud services,
IT workflow automation solutions and cloud consulting services. FX
Innovation supports the integration of applications within business
environments in Canada and
internationally. Today's acquisitions will enrich the range of
capabilities available for customers to manage their public and
hybrid cloud environments with the world's leading cloud providers.
Customers now benefit from leading platform-centric expertise to
drive productivity, resilience and security outcomes through deeply
integrated IT systems and processes.
Both organizations will join BCE's group of companies, reporting
to Guillaume Bazinet, Bell's FX
Innovation CEO.
Quotes
"Supporting enterprises with their digital transformation and
cloud strategy is our core priority at Bell Business Markets. Bell
has become the trusted leader in delivering workflow automation and
IT cybersecurity, supported by best-in-class acquisitions of
entrepreneurs like Stratejm and CloudKettle. We look forward to
working with and expanding this expertise as we create an
unparalleled service experience for our customers. We offer truly
comprehensive solutions for all tech and cloud services powering
businesses."
- John Watson,
Group President, Business Markets, Customer Experience & AI,
Bell
"The FX Innovation team is excited to welcome Stratejm and
CloudKettle Inc. to the Bell group of companies. Having joined Bell
ourselves just a little over a year ago, I can attest to the
exceptional strength of offerings created through this partnership.
Bell has invested millions of dollars in the advancement of our
platform and capabilities supporting the development of leading
solutions for our customers, such as Service Bridge. Combined with
the FX Innovation team's expertise in cloud services, we will
create robust, synergized offerings for Canadian enterprises."
− Guillaume
Bazinet, Co-Founder and CEO, FX Innovation
"Joining forces with Bell marks a significant milestone for
Stratejm. This acquisition not only amplifies our capabilities but
also allows us to leverage Bell's extensive resources and
reach. Together, we are poised to deliver unparalleled
cybersecurity solutions, and ensure our clients receive the highest
level of protection and service. This is a powerful synergy that
will enhance the value we bring to our customers and the market at
large."
- John Menezes,
President and CEO, Stratejm
"CloudKettle has a long history of working with Bell and we are
excited to join forces. We are proud of the strength of our team's
talent and expertise and the value we have brought to our
customers. We are looking forward to continuing to deliver quality
Salesforce and Revenue Operations services with even greater impact
with Bell's scale and reach behind us."
- Greg Poirier,
President, CloudKettle Inc.
Bell has been a champion of technology and innovation in
Canada since 1880. Building on
massive technological and communications infrastructure investments
across Canada, Bell is an innovation leader, driven by the
aspirations of our customers – whether these aspirations are
transforming for growth, accelerating digital resiliency, unlocking
innovation or securing and protecting their customers and
employees.
Together with FX Innovation, these new acquisitions accelerate
Bell's position as a tech services leader in Canada. For more in-depth perspectives from
our executives, visit Expanding Managed Security and Workflow
Automation with Stratejm and CloudKettle.
About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications company,1
providing advanced broadband Internet, wireless, TV, media and
business communication services. Founded in Montréal in 1880, Bell
is wholly owned by BCE Inc. To learn more, please visit
Bell.ca or BCE.ca.
Through Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better
today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic
prosperity of our communities. This includes the Bell Let's Talk
initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national
awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's Talk Day
and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research
and workplace leadership initiatives throughout the country.
To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
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