BT said it has acquired Basilica Computing, a UK IT solutions specialist to the SME and Mid Market Sectors for an undisclosed sum.

'BT's strategy is to free up businesses to do what they do best - running their business,' Bill Murphy, managing director of BT Business, said in a statement. 'We will take care of their communications and technology needs. This acquisition will help us deliver that proposition to our customers and it will underpin BT's long-term growth in the unified communications sector'.

Nick Gorringe, managing director, Basilica, said: “The combination of our expertise together with BT’s brand and BT Business’ channels creates a real powerhouse within the SME and Mid Market . This transaction is great news for both our customers and employees.”