Softcat expands international reach with acquisition of GDT
Bringing together complementary capabilities, greater scale and broader geographic coverage to help customers succeed in an increasingly complex technology landscape
The Softcat News Team
Softcat today announced the acquisition of GDT, a leading US-based technology solutions provider headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
The acquisition gives Softcat an immediate scaled presence in North America and India, creating a platform that can support customers across multiple markets while maintaining the local expertise and service levels for which both organisations are known.
As organisations continue to evolve their technology strategies and embrace opportunities presented by topics such as AI, cybersecurity, networking and data centre solutions, many are increasingly looking for partners that can support them across larger geographic footprints and more complex environments. The combination of Softcat and GDT enhances the breadth of expertise available to customers while expanding the company's ability to support international ambitions.
One of the most compelling aspects of the acquisition is the strong cultural alignment between the two organisations. Graham Charlton, CEO of Softcat, said:
"This is a very exciting moment for Softcat. GDT is a high-quality business with deep technical capability, strong customer and vendor relationships, and a culture centred on people and customer service that is closely aligned to our own. We are very excited by the momentum the GDT team has developed, and we look forward to welcoming them into the Softcat family. I know both sides are looking forward to getting to work together to provide even greater value to our joint customers, partners, employees and shareholders."
Shawn O’Grady, CEO of GDT, said:
“By combining GDT’s deep capabilities in networking and data centre solutions to power meaningful transformation in corporate IT infrastructure, with Softcat’s complementary offering, expertise and customer relationships, we can drive significant growth in our market. What really energises us is how our two teams start from the same place. Both teams put the customer and employees at the heart of everything they do, and I strongly believe that they will experience the benefits and upside from the combination of our two companies.”
It’s an exciting new chapter for both organisations. The combined strengths of Softcat and GDT will help customers accelerate innovation, strengthen resilience and make the most of new opportunities as technology continues to evolve.