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Metastore acquires security specialist DaVinsi

Strategic acquisition improves Metastore Group’s security competences and extends the group’s enterprise client base.

Antwerp, 28th of January 2009 – Metastore, independent Value Added Distributor of enterprise IT Management solutions, announced today the full acquisition of DaVinsi, a leading company in the managed security intelligence space. The acquisition means a strategic enforcement of Metastore’s security activity and adds in-depth experience with Managed Operations to the group’s services portfolio.

Since being established in 2003, DaVinsi has grown to be the trusted security partner for large enterprises in Benelux. It has done so by adding long-term commitment to selected strategic alliances with leading security technology partners. Bob Ruts and Marc Huyghe, Managing Partners of DaVinsi : “The integration within the Metastore Group of Companies gives DaVinsi the possibility to shift overhead activity into support and services efforts and provides essential access to a broader market.”

The addition of DaVinsi staff, clients and technologies is a strategic enforcement for Metastore Group’s Security activity. “DaVinsi adds in-depth knowledge and experience regarding Managed Operations to Metastore’s value proposition, especially in the field of Performance and Availability Management. This will be the main commercial focus for the coming year in Belgium” says Leo Van Dongen, CEO, Metastore.

Operationally there are no staff changes: everybody stays aboard and keeps current responsibilities.

Leo Van Dongen : “We are convinced that this integration is a milestone in the construction of a new and stronger – a “re-skinned”- Metastore Group.”