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A County Durham hospitality group has strengthened its future growth plans by acquiring a telecommunications company that has played a key role in supporting its operations for many years.
Ramside Estates has acquired Select Telecom Limited, a long-time supplier based in Brunswick Village, Newcastle.
Select Telecom has provided Ramside with "critical support" in Wi-Fi, connectivity, and communications across the group’s operations, including guest Wi-Fi, payment technology, hotel systems, events and conferences.
Martin Smith, head of finance at Ramside Estates, said: "Select has been a trusted partner to Ramside for many years and already provides much of the Wi-Fi, networking, and communications infrastructure across our business.
"As our reliance on technology and connectivity continues to grow, particularly alongside the significant investment we are making across the group, bringing that expertise closer to the business makes a great deal of strategic sense."
The acquisition will not only protect Ramside’s critical infrastructure but also give the business greater control over its development, resilience and ongoing support.
It also brings significant specialist expertise into the wider Group, helping Ramside design technology and connectivity into developments from the outset.
Mr Smith said: "What particularly attracted us to Select was that we already knew the business, the quality of its people, and the service it provides.
"This acquisition isn’t simply about supporting Ramside, however.
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"Select has a strong and established customer base of its own and we see a real opportunity to invest in the business, support the existing team, and help Select continue to grow as part of the wider Ramside Group."
Under the new ownership, Select will continue to operate as a telecommunications business, serving both existing and new clients.
The acquisition will protect Select’s expertise and provide it with a platform for future growth.