B2B telco IP Telecom expands through acquisition

Irish cloud voice telecoms player IP Telecom is on a journey of expansion and innovation.

Shena Brien’s IP Telecom has acquired Dublin telecoms business Centrecom for an undisclosed sum.

The strategic acquisition comes on the heels of IP Telecom’’s recent injection of €6m in investment capital from Development Capital.

“Growth is most certainly on the agenda for 2024, and this is one of many moves we will be undertaking in an effort to deliver against that goal”

IP Telecom also recently appointed tech industry veteran Edel Creely as its chair.

Making a connection

Centrecom, whose client list boasts Diageo, Mad Egg and Sherry Fitzgerald, was founded in 2005.

By integrating the expertise and technology of both entities, IP Telecom looks to offer enhanced services to its customers.

“We are thrilled to welcome Centrecom into the IP Telecom family today, and look forward to offering our customers additional services through this acquisition, as we continue to put the customer first,” said IP Telecom CEO Shena Brien.

“IP Telecom has large ambitions for the year ahead, and our acquisition of Centrecom is a sign of great things to come; growth is most certainly on the agenda for 2024, and this is one of many moves we will be undertaking in an effort to deliver against that goal.”

Headquartered in Dublin West, IP Telecom was founded in 2010 by co-founders Shena Brien and Brian Chamberlain, both who continue to lead the company as CEO and CTO. 

The leading telecoms provider offers a full suite of innovative, leading-edge business telephony services and solutions to over 4,000 business customers across a variety of sectors, with customers including Decathlon, DID Electrical, and Barnardos. 

“Joining forces with IP Telecom is a fantastic move for us at Centrecom; together we embark on a shared mission to elevate our offerings and expand our reach, providing B2B telecoms services across Ireland. We look forward to the future with optimism, fuelled by the combined expertise and resources that this acquisition brings.” 

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