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Business Upturn
6 hours ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Kinly Merges with Yorktel to Accelerate Global Growth and Expand Managed Services and Systems Integration Portfolios
Business Wire India Yorktel, a New Jersey-based global AV systems integrator and managed services provider, today announced it has signed an agreement to combine with Kinly, a global AV and UCC integration firm headquartered in Amsterdam, to merge the two firms into a premier workplace experience and collaboration provider with unparalleled reach. This strategic merger will significantly accelerate global growth and expand next-generation systems integration capabilities with a larger talent base and portfolio of managed services and technology offerings. Advertisement The addition of Kinly's operations, workforce, and client base will enhance Yorktel's ability to meet the evolving needs of enterprise and public sector clients and provide a world-class customer experience across the globe. With complementary cultures and a shared commitment to service excellence, the planned integration strengthens Yorktel's position as a trusted partner in digital workplace transformation while bringing additional capabilities and capacity to Kinly customers worldwide. 'This acquisition is an intentional step forward to grow with purpose and is an example of what is still to come as we pursue our strategy and deliver advanced solutions to our global clients,' said Ken Scaturro, CEO of Yorktel. 'We are committed to leading the next wave of agentic transformation — simplifying operations, reducing complexity, and empowering organizations to work smarter all while improving the customer experience.' 'Merging with Yorktel marks an exciting next chapter for our team and customers,' said Tom Martin, CEO of Kinly. 'Our organizations are aligned in values, strategy, and a relentless focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. Together, we will drive innovation, provide great opportunities to our employees and partners, and create even more value in a rapidly changing collaboration market.' Together, the merged company will serve over 2,500 clients across 27 global locations, with more than 1,600 employees, including 900+ industry-specialist accreditations. This expanded scale elevates the ability to deliver truly global managed services, from on-site support and proactive monitoring to remote management, cloud voice, and AV lifecycle services, with greater consistency, capacity, and speed. Clients will benefit from broader geographic coverage, unified service operations, and an enhanced portfolio of AV, UCC, and UCaaS solutions, all backed by a commitment to ISO-certified security practices. 'We are proud to support the combination of Yorktel and Kinly, allowing both companies to be more relevant and valuable to their customers through their combined offerings in the continuously evolving AV space,' said Carlo Padovano, Partner at OEP. 'Yorktel's scaled North American and global footprint is perfectly complemented by Kinly's extensive European base. Combined with their joint Asia Pacific capabilities, this creates unmatched global delivery,' added Otavio Birman, Principal at OEP. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory and other approvals. About Yorktel With over 40 years of experience supporting Fortune Global 1000 companies and top government agencies, Yorktel is a trusted global systems integrator and managed services provider. As a founding pioneer of managed services in the video communications industry, we deliver AI-driven collaboration technology solutions, next-gen global integration, and holistic managed services to transform digital workplaces, optimize technology estates, maximize productivity, and reduce costs. For more information, visit About Kinly Kinly is a leading AV and UCC systems integrator and the largest in Europe. It has over 25 years' experience, and an international reach with 19 offices across EMEA, US and APAC. Kinly specializes in complex AV integration, UCC, corporate communications, workspace management, corporate communications, events and managed services. From small installations to global digital transformations, Kinly collaborates with the world's leading organizations to deliver their workplace ambitions with a unique and unrivalled service built on core pillars of innovation, security and quality, as well as a commitment to responsibly designed solutions. About One Equity Partners One Equity Partners ('OEP') is a middle market private equity firm focused on the industrial, healthcare, and technology sectors in North America and Europe. The firm seeks to build market-leading companies by identifying and executing transformative business combinations. OEP is a trusted partner with a differentiated investment process, a broad and senior team, and an established track record generating long-term value for its partners. Since 2001, the firm has completed more than 400 transactions worldwide. OEP, founded in 2001, spun out of JP Morgan in 2015. The firm has offices in New York, Chicago, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. For more information, please visit View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same.
Business Wire
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Kinly Merges with Yorktel to Accelerate Global Growth and Expand Managed Services and Systems Integration Portfolios
BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yorktel, a New Jersey-based global AV systems integrator and managed services provider, today announced it has signed an agreement to combine with Kinly, a global AV and UCC integration firm headquartered in Amsterdam, to merge the two firms into a premier workplace experience and collaboration provider with unparalleled reach. This strategic merger will significantly accelerate global growth and expand next-generation systems integration capabilities with a larger talent base and portfolio of managed services and technology offerings. 'This acquisition is an intentional step forward to grow with purpose and is an example of what is still to come as we pursue our strategy and deliver advanced solutions to our global clients,' said Ken Scaturro, CEO of Yorktel. The addition of Kinly's operations, workforce, and client base will enhance Yorktel's ability to meet the evolving needs of enterprise and public sector clients and provide a world-class customer experience across the globe. With complementary cultures and a shared commitment to service excellence, the planned integration strengthens Yorktel's position as a trusted partner in digital workplace transformation while bringing additional capabilities and capacity to Kinly customers worldwide. 'This acquisition is an intentional step forward to grow with purpose and is an example of what is still to come as we pursue our strategy and deliver advanced solutions to our global clients,' said Ken Scaturro, CEO of Yorktel. 'We are committed to leading the next wave of agentic transformation — simplifying operations, reducing complexity, and empowering organizations to work smarter all while improving the customer experience.' 'Merging with Yorktel marks an exciting next chapter for our team and customers,' said Tom Martin, CEO of Kinly. 'Our organizations are aligned in values, strategy, and a relentless focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. Together, we will drive innovation, provide great opportunities to our employees and partners, and create even more value in a rapidly changing collaboration market.' Together, the merged company will serve over 2,500 clients across 27 global locations, with more than 1,600 employees, including 900+ industry-specialist accreditations. This expanded scale elevates the ability to deliver truly global managed services, from on-site support and proactive monitoring to remote management, cloud voice, and AV lifecycle services, with greater consistency, capacity, and speed. Clients will benefit from broader geographic coverage, unified service operations, and an enhanced portfolio of AV, UCC, and UCaaS solutions, all backed by a commitment to ISO-certified security practices. 'We are proud to support the combination of Yorktel and Kinly, allowing both companies to be more relevant and valuable to their customers through their combined offerings in the continuously evolving AV space,' said Carlo Padovano, Partner at OEP. 'Yorktel's scaled North American and global footprint is perfectly complemented by Kinly's extensive European base. Combined with their joint Asia Pacific capabilities, this creates unmatched global delivery,' added Otavio Birman, Principal at OEP. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory and other approvals. About Yorktel With over 40 years of experience supporting Fortune Global 1000 companies and top government agencies, Yorktel is a trusted global systems integrator and managed services provider. As a founding pioneer of managed services in the video communications industry, we deliver AI-driven collaboration technology solutions, next-gen global integration, and holistic managed services to transform digital workplaces, optimize technology estates, maximize productivity, and reduce costs. For more information, visit About Kinly Kinly is a leading AV and UCC systems integrator and the largest in Europe. It has over 25 years' experience, and an international reach with 19 offices across EMEA, US and APAC. Kinly specializes in complex AV integration, UCC, corporate communications, workspace management, corporate communications, events and managed services. From small installations to global digital transformations, Kinly collaborates with the world's leading organizations to deliver their workplace ambitions with a unique and unrivalled service built on core pillars of innovation, security and quality, as well as a commitment to responsibly designed solutions. About One Equity Partners One Equity Partners ('OEP') is a middle market private equity firm focused on the industrial, healthcare, and technology sectors in North America and Europe. The firm seeks to build market-leading companies by identifying and executing transformative business combinations. OEP is a trusted partner with a differentiated investment process, a broad and senior team, and an established track record generating long-term value for its partners. Since 2001, the firm has completed more than 400 transactions worldwide. OEP, founded in 2001, spun out of JP Morgan in 2015. The firm has offices in New York, Chicago, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. For more information, please visit
National Post
9 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
Kinly Merges with Yorktel to Accelerate Global Growth and Expand Managed Services and Systems Integration Portfolios
Article content WALL, N.J. — Yorktel, a New Jersey-based global AV systems integrator and managed services provider, today announced it has signed an agreement to combine with Kinly, a global AV and UCC integration firm headquartered in Amsterdam, to merge the two firms into a premier workplace experience and collaboration provider with unparalleled reach. This strategic merger will significantly accelerate global growth and expand next-generation systems integration capabilities with a larger talent base and portfolio of managed services and technology offerings. Article content The addition of Kinly's operations, workforce, and client base will enhance Yorktel's ability to meet the evolving needs of enterprise and public sector clients and provide a world-class customer experience across the globe. With complementary cultures and a shared commitment to service excellence, the planned integration strengthens Yorktel's position as a trusted partner in digital workplace transformation while bringing additional capabilities and capacity to Kinly customers worldwide. Article content 'This acquisition is an intentional step forward to grow with purpose and is an example of what is still to come as we pursue our strategy and deliver advanced solutions to our global clients,' said Ken Scaturro, CEO of Yorktel. 'We are committed to leading the next wave of agentic transformation — simplifying operations, reducing complexity, and empowering organizations to work smarter all while improving the customer experience.' Article content 'Merging with Yorktel marks an exciting next chapter for our team and customers,' said Tom Martin, CEO of Kinly. 'Our organizations are aligned in values, strategy, and a relentless focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. Together, we will drive innovation, provide great opportunities to our employees and partners, and create even more value in a rapidly changing collaboration market.' Article content Together, the merged company will serve over 2,500 clients across 27 global locations, with more than 1,600 employees, including 900+ industry-specialist accreditations. This expanded scale elevates the ability to deliver truly global managed services, from on-site support and proactive monitoring to remote management, cloud voice, and AV lifecycle services, with greater consistency, capacity, and speed. Clients will benefit from broader geographic coverage, unified service operations, and an enhanced portfolio of AV, UCC, and UCaaS solutions, all backed by a commitment to ISO-certified security practices. Article content 'We are proud to support the combination of Yorktel and Kinly, allowing both companies to be more relevant and valuable to their customers through their combined offerings in the continuously evolving AV space,' said Carlo Padovano, Partner at OEP. 'Yorktel's scaled North American and global footprint is perfectly complemented by Kinly's extensive European base. Combined with their joint Asia Pacific capabilities, this creates unmatched global delivery,' added Otavio Birman, Principal at OEP. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory and other approvals. Article content About Yorktel Article content With over 40 years of experience supporting Fortune Global 1000 companies and top government agencies, Yorktel is a trusted global systems integrator and managed services provider. As a founding pioneer of managed services in the video communications industry, we deliver AI-driven collaboration technology solutions, next-gen global integration, and holistic managed services to transform digital workplaces, optimize technology estates, maximize productivity, and reduce costs. For more information, visit Article content About Kinly Article content Kinly Article content is a leading AV and UCC systems integrator and the largest in Europe. It has over 25 years' experience, and an international reach with 19 offices across EMEA, US and APAC. Article content Kinly specializes in complex AV integration, UCC, corporate communications, workspace management, corporate communications, events and managed services. From small installations to global digital transformations, Kinly collaborates with the world's leading organizations to deliver their workplace ambitions with a unique and unrivalled service built on core pillars of innovation, security and quality, as well as a commitment to responsibly designed solutions. About One Equity Partners One Equity Partners ('OEP') is a middle market private equity firm focused on the industrial, healthcare, and technology sectors in North America and Europe. The firm seeks to build market-leading companies by identifying and executing transformative business combinations. OEP is a trusted partner with a differentiated investment process, a broad and senior team, and an established track record generating long-term value for its partners. Since 2001, the firm has completed more than 400 transactions worldwide. OEP, founded in 2001, spun out of JP Morgan in 2015. The firm has offices in New York, Chicago, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. 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Techday NZ
6 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Businesses chase AV innovation but struggle with old systems
One in ten organisations are investing in holograms and other immersive AV technologies, but many are facing challenges due to outdated infrastructure. Research from Kinly's Trusted Connections 2025 study reveals that while businesses are increasingly adopting technologies such as holograms, avatars, and 3D AV, there is a significant gap between ambition and the foundational infrastructure required to fully realise the benefits of these investments. The report highlights that 36% of organisations are replacing legacy technology, despite 63% of respondents admitting their current AV systems are harming productivity. There is widespread interest in immersive technology, reflected in findings that 50% of organisations are adopting personal avatars for remote calls and 52% are trialling VR headsets as part of their AV setup. Infrastructure challenges The study points to persistent issues with technology infrastructure. Outdated network infrastructure is impacting 32% of businesses, an increase from 24% recorded the previous year. Similarly, poor system interoperability affects 34% of organisations, up 9% from the year before. A quarter of enterprises (27%) also report that disjointed supply chains are a growing barrier, limiting the potential benefits of advanced technology deployments. Addressing these issues is considered a straightforward but essential step. The report suggests that organisations will not see meaningful improvements in productivity from new tools unless core infrastructure is updated and robust, ensuring that advanced technologies can be deployed reliably and at scale. AI and continuity planning Artificial intelligence is now seen as the most important AV technology for the year by 61% of respondents. The data indicates that 71% are already deploying AI to improve workflows, signalling a trend towards investing in scalable and intelligent systems to close the gap between innovation ambitions and operational realities. The emphasis on strong foundations also extends to preparedness for disruptions. Kinly's research shows that 68% of organisations have drawn up dedicated AV continuity plans for future pandemic scenarios, reflecting a broader shift towards building resilient infrastructure to support uninterrupted operations. Industry perspective "It's incredibly exciting to see businesses embracing immersive tools like avatars and holograms, but without solid foundations, these technologies just won't deliver the productivity gains companies are expecting. You need stable infrastructure, reliable connectivity, and systems that talk to each other in order to maximise the full potential of every technology investment. Our research shows that the most successful organisations get this balance right. They're ambitious about new technology but smart about building the basics first." These comments from Simon Watson, Global Head of Innovation at Kinly, underline the importance of foundational technology investments alongside innovation in cutting-edge tools. As companies continue to test and deploy immersive AV technologies at a steady pace, the findings of the Trusted Connections 2025 report suggest that organisations seeking significant gains in productivity and collaboration will need to match innovation with improvements to infrastructure. The process of replacing ageing systems and addressing bottlenecks in connectivity and interoperability remains critical if the transition to a more immersive and dynamic working environment is to succeed. The research also indicates that organisations are increasingly aware of the need for flexibility and resilience in their AV systems, particularly in response to the experiences of recent global disruptions. This focus on continuity planning and infrastructure renewal is expected to play a key role in supporting the next wave of AV technology adoption. Follow us on: Share on:
