First Focus Acquires Brisbane-Based IT Provider eStorm
Announcement posted by First Focus 08 Mar 2023
Sydney, NSW – National managed service provider First Focus has acquired Brisbane-based IT provider eStorm.
Purchasing eStorm by First Focus adds further depth to our managed services capability, including a particular focus on the education sector and Apple products. The acquisition of eStorm is the fourth complementary acquisition by First Focus over the past two years, following earlier acquisitions of The Specializt, Flexnet, and, Ordyss.
This acquisition took place before First Focus was awarded the #1 spot on the Cloudtango MSPSelect Australia 2023 awards.
Ross Sardi, CEO of First Focus, said: “It’s been a great few months getting to know Jason and eStorm, and I’m excited to have them officially join First Focus.”
“The acquisition of eStorm adds expertise in a couple of important areas - Apple devices and support, as well as their experience in the Education sector. These are key additions to continuing to build our breadth of services and be the #1 MSP across SMB and midmarket.”
CEO of eStorm, Jason La Macchia, said: “First Focus provides an excellent fit for both our clients and our staff. Their professionalism and kindness to date have been nothing short of exemplary towards the team at eStorm.”
“Both companies complement each other, and First Focus will bolster our existing service areas. I look forward to watching our clients and staff flourish under the new management. I will continue to work with First Focus, taking on responsibility for vendor and partner relationship management.”
Sardi agreed, stating: “Jason brings his own unique and valuable experience to the management team of First Focus as well, and I’m really looking forward to working with him.”
Following the initial integration period after the acquisition, La Macchia will continue to work with First Focus, taking on responsibility for vendor and partner relationship management.
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About First Focus
Established in 2003, First Focus is a privately-owned company and Australia’s #1 Rated Managed Service Provider*. With a combined team of over 280 people servicing every Australian state, our expertise covers the full range of services across IT support, security, cloud, connectivity, communications and more. Our promise to our customers is that we have the best people, provide expert advice, deliver a fast response, and work towards zero technical and commercial risk.
Previous acquisitions
About eStorm
Headquartered in Brisbane, eStorm partners with businesses to leverage the power of technology to achieve business goals. eStorm also provides strategic guidance, sourcing and implementing services for all data, cloud, and IT support needs. With a focus on education and Apple product, eStorm is dedicated to helping businesses succeed.