Market-leading managed service providers, Australian-based Virtual IT Group, and New Zealand’s The Instillery, have announced they are joining forces to form one of the largest integrated trans-Tasman managed services and security providers in the market.
“The addition of The Instillery strengthens our platform across both geography and service offering,” said VITG CEO Christian Pacheco. “Their leadership team and culture align closely with ours, and we look forward to what we can build together.”
VITG brings a depth of experience in hyper-automation, adapting with customers to a rapidly changing world with the growth of AI.
“Our journey over the past 5 years has been to evolve through growth and innovation alongside our customers,” says Instillery CEO Michael Russell “With Christian and the team at VITG, we saw something special. There was an instant connection. We were talking the same language and focused on customer outcomes.”
The Instillery had already begun to expand into Australia with leading technology partnerships with Wiz and Zscaler, including collaborating with VITG on joint customers.
Both organisations come with a focus on partnering with customers to keep them ahead with their security and technology needs.
“We collectively saw gaps within the ANZ market where customers were looking for cybersecurity and technology partners who weren’t scared of change and innovation. We value long-term relationships with our customers, rather than speed-dating. There is a vacancy in this space,” says Pacheco.
“We’re looking for further opportunities to grow the platform both geographically and with complementary capabilities”, says Russell.
The businesses will continue to operate with local leadership teams and brands, while integrating and leveraging shared capabilities to provide technological breadth and depth.
Notes
In June last year, VITG partnered with The Riverside Company (Riverside), a global mid-market private equity firm with deep expertise in scaling businesses. This partnership was established to strengthen VITG’s platform and accelerate growth through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic expansion.
VITG was founded in 2015 by Christian Pacheco. It employs over 240 staff, while The Instillery CEO, Michael Russell, founded Origin IT in 2000 before merging with The Instillery and adopting their brand in 2019 and employs over 160 staff.
FAQS
How big will the combined entity be?
400+ people primarily across Australia and New Zealand.
Will The Instillery retain its brand and leadership post-acquisition?
Yes. The Instillery will continue to operate under its existing brand and leadership.
What does this mean for customers?
Customers will benefit from an expanded and integrated service offering, enhanced automation and technical delivery capability, and ongoing local support from teams with a shared service culture.
Are financial terms being disclosed?
No. Terms of the transaction are confidential.
Contact Details
Micheal Russell
Chief Executive Officer
The Instillery
