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North provides intelligent integrated technology solutions that improve the performance and safety of people, organisations and places. Created by the merger of Boston Networks, PEL Services, 2020 Vision Systems, Pinacl Solutions, Pinacl Global Delivery Alliance and Data Techniques, North boasts a unique breadth and depth of specialist experience stretching back a combined five decades.

Boston Networks was co-founded in Glasgow in 2000 by Scott McEwan, who remains with North as Group Executive Director. Delivering integrated network technologies in buildings and across cities for the public and private sectors, Boston Networks diversified into new markets with a focus on emerging technologies. Experts in network infrastructure, wireless systems and safety and security, Boston Networks were an early adopter and advocate of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Boston Networks’ experience delivering intelligent buildings technologies and advanced wireless-based solutions led to them becoming operator of the IoT Scotland network, backed by the Scottish Government.

Pinacl began in North Wales in 1969 as part of Pilkington Group. Spun off in 1983 as Pilkington Fibre Optic Technologies, a management buyout led by Group Executive Chairman of North, Rob Bardwell, formed Pinacl in 2015. An early advocate and developer of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, Pinacl delivered managed ICT infrastructure solutions to blue chip and local government clients UK-wide. Pinacl GDA supported clients on complex and global project delivery. Pinacl’s broad skillsets encompassed IoT, smart cities, fibre connectivity, wireless, WAN and LAN.

PEL Services was founded in the North West of London in 1976 and grew over the following four decades through careful acquisitions and diversification. Experts in the design, deployment and intelligent integration of audio visual, sound intelligibility, life safety and security technologies, PEL Services was instrumental in the development of public address voice alarm (PA/VA) and fire safety systems which are now benchmarks for public safety and enshrined in British Standards. PEL Services boast many top-name UK and global retail brands amongst their clients, alongside other public and private sector clients.

2020 Vision Systems was founded in Northeast England in 1992, subsequently expanding into the Midlands and servicing the whole UK. 2020 were specialists in IP security technologies, video surveillance, video analytics, and access control. 2020’s broad skillset and strength in design, development and delivery made them UK leaders in intelligent integrated security solutions. 2020 enjoyed strong long term client relationships with major educational establishments, healthcare providers, local government bodies and utility and transport network providers.

Today, the strategic combination of these complementary businesses creates North – making us a leading force in the smart integrated technologies market. North’s unique breadth and depth of combined experience positions us to lead the way in digital transformation and create real value for customers, partners and investors – alongside exciting opportunities for our people.

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