Meridian IT Inc. Acquires Rhema Telecom Inc

DEERFIELD, Ill. - March 12, 2018 - PRLog -- Meridian IT Inc., a Meridian Group International Company, today announced the acquisition of Rhema Telecom Inc.(Rhetel) on February 28, 2018.  Meridian Group is a leading US equipment lessor and a global provider of IT solutions and services.

Meridian IT Inc. delivers customized solutions around five core competencies that encompass cloud hosting and services, security, networking, communication and collaboration, application development, managed and professional services, and global support to help customers optimize the strategic value of their technology investments.

Rhetel is a Greenville, South Carolina based services firm focused on Avaya Unified Communications and Contact Center.  Backed by a dedicated support staff, a professional team of systems and service specialists implement a full line of innovations from Avaya, including Avaya SIP and Avaya Messaging Solutions. Thirteen years of experience equips Rhetel to provide unified voice, video, data and mobile applications for secure, interactive collaboration.

"We are excited to bring our technical, engineering, and operational resources to the Meridian IT team.

This provides immediate opportunities for Meridian to extend its service offerings with in-house capabilities, in the Southeast," said Barry Bynum, President of Rhetel.  "At the same time, we can offer Meridian's complete range of solutions and services to our customer base, expanding our relationships and talents beyond UC and CC.  The possibilities are limitless."

"Joining Meridian Group as part of Meridian IT Inc. gives Rhetel the ability to leverage the Group's global presence and resources," said Steve Bickford, President of Meridian IT Inc.  "The combination presents an opportunity to maximize value for Rhetel customers while at the same time keeping Meridian's commitment to bringing the highest quality, experience, and innovation to our customers."

About Meridian IT

Meridian IT Inc. is a leading information technology company.   Clients leverage comprehensive hybrid IT solutions, technical expertise, and a broad range of deployment and management options. Meridian IT combines industry-relevant experience, with solution design skills, to drive innovation while achieving business outcomes. Learn more atwww.meridianitinc.com

About Meridian Group International

Meridian Group International, privately owned and headquartered in Deerfield, IL is a highly-regarded professional organization with over 775 employees providing flexible equipment leasing across all asset types, new or refurbished, and leading global IT solutions, services, and support.   Committed to strong customer relationships, Meridian Group has extensive knowledge and skills to help businesses innovate and grow while managing costs. Operating since 1979, in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, discover more at www.onlinemeridian.com

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