SIMONSTONE: Sundown Solutions, a Lancashire-based technology consultancy, has been acquired by Bracknell-headquartered Ancoris to create a new tech business named Telana, the companies announced Tuesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Telana, derived from a term meaning “where treasures are kept,” aims to serve as a market-leading, end-to-end innovation provider, leveraging expertise in artificial intelligence, data analytics, software development, and cloud engineering. The merger combines the strengths of two technology powerhouses, uniting their respective specialties in Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure services.
The acquisition was facilitated by Beech Tree Private Equity, which played a pivotal role in uniting Sundown and Ancoris. Luke Burns, a director at Beech Tree, said the new entity will provide “significant incremental expertise” to a combined customer base.
Founded in 2009 by Heath and Kelly Groves, Sundown Solutions built a reputation for delivering secure and highly regulated cloud infrastructure services. The company’s clients included blue-chip organizations such as the NHS, Ministry of Defence, and National Audit Office. The Groves, who were featured in BusinessCloud’s 2024 Northern Leaders list, will remain part of Telana’s leadership team.
“For years, Sundown’s reputation has been built on delivering secure, automated, and highly regulated cloud infrastructure and managed services on Microsoft Azure,” said Heath Groves. “Now, as part of Telana, we’re thrilled to extend that same level of trust and expertise to Google Cloud customers.”
Telana CEO Andre Azevedo described the merger as a milestone for both companies. “By combining our strengths, we are creating a unique provider that can deliver unparalleled value to our customers,” he said. “This marks an exciting growth opportunity for our people and sets a new standard for innovation across different technology stacks.”
The newly formed business will operate with a customer-centric approach, focusing on business outcomes across diverse industries. “The future is bright,” Kelly Groves wrote on LinkedIn, reflecting on the company’s journey and new beginnings under Telana.
Advisors on the deal included Dow Schofield Watts, DLA, Eversheds, and Alvarez & Marsal.