BUI acquires M2M Systems, looks to support cloud growth in Kenya


Johannesburg, 17 Mar 2021

BUI is pleased to announce that it has acquired M2M Systems, an award-winning cloud solutions provider and fellow Microsoft Partner organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya, for an undisclosed amount.

M2M Systems specializes in digital transformation for small and medium-sized enterprises, through Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Founded in 2013, the company has helped more than 100 businesses in Kenya and the wider East African region to communicate, collaborate and connect with customers using the power of cloud technology.

BUI Managing Director Ryan Roseveare is excited to build on the foundations that have supported M2M Systems’ success. “For BUI, this acquisition represents much more than a business expansion: it’s an opportunity to accelerate cloud adoption and digital transformation in Kenya by bringing the expertise we’ve gained through Microsoft’s global programmes to a dynamic regional market where the cloud is actively embraced as a driver of business efficiency and scalability,” he says.

BUI is a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP and a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association. “Our Microsoft roots run deep,” explains Roseveare. “And we’re thrilled that M2M Systems has a team of technologists who share not only our enthusiasm for Azure, but also our commitment to innovation and customer-centric service delivery,” he adds.

Increasing capacity, fuelling growth

BUI Business Development Manager Justin Colin is working alongside M2M Systems during the transition period. “M2M Systems has an excellent track record of cloud engagements and a loyal customer base that spans Kenya’s financial services industry, legal sector, and transportation sector. In the coming months, we’ll focus on increasing staff capacity and creating a broader solution portfolio to meet the evolving needs of the local and regional markets,” he says, adding that the BUI Cyber Security Operations Center, the Nettprotect vulnerability scanning service, and the a2zManaged cloud management service will be important augmentations.

M2M Systems Managing Partner Clare Mungai, one of Kenya’s leading women in technology, says the demand for reliable, scalable and secure productivity solutions is higher than ever. “In the past seven years, we’ve witnessed the steady growth of cloud adoption in Kenya, but last year’s shift to remote work put that growth into overdrive. Customers are looking to harness the full spectrum of cloud services, and BUI brings a wealth of Azure, security, and networking expertise to complement our existing Microsoft strengths. I have no doubt that this fusion of talent and vision will unlock new possibilities, here and across East Africa. I look forward to welcoming BUI to Nairobi, and working together to support customers throughout their digital transformation journeys.”

Roseveare is equally positive. “With an established base in Kenya and a highly skilled team of cloud specialists, we’ll be able to extend our reach and deliver customised, locally relevant solutions to help organisations become more productive, more competitive and more secure,” he concludes.


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BUI is an award-winning South African IT consultancy delivering security solutions, specialised cloud services, and data-centre support to mid-market and enterprise-level customers. Founded in 2000, BUI is a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP, a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, and a 16-time Gold Microsoft Partner with offices in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, London (UK), and Irvine, California (US).

BUI holds Microsoft Advanced Specializations in:

  • Adoption and Change Management
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Threat Protection
  • Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure
  • Windows Virtual Desktop

BUI’s recent accolades include:

  • 2020 Microsoft Security Partner of the Year
  • 2020 Microsoft Modern Workplace Partner of the Year
  • 2020 Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Partner of the Year
  • 2020 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year – South Africa
  • 2019 Microsoft Cloud Partner of the Year
  • 2019 Microsoft Security Partner of the Year
  • 2019 Microsoft Services Partner of the Year
  • 2019 Microsoft Azure Consumed Revenue of the Year

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