Bell Acquires Technology Services Companies Stratejm and CloudKettle Inc., Strengthening Managed Cybersecurity and Salesforce Capabilities for Enterprises

• These acquisitions combine Canada’s best-in-class network with expertise in cloud technology and services to strengthen the companies’ position
• Accelerate growth and deliver AI-powered end-to-end service solutions that leverage Bell’s cloud expertise as a trusted partner

MONTREAL, July 9, 2024 /CNW/ – Bell announced today that it has acquired leading technical services firms Stratejm and CloudKettle Inc., adding expertise in professional and managed services in cybersecurity and Salesforce to its existing capabilities. These acquisitions will accelerate Bell’s strategy to become a leader in supporting digital transformation and automation for mid-sized and large organizations through cloud services. When combined with Bell’s pure fiber and 5G networks, enterprises will benefit from a unique and seamless end-to-end customer experience powered by AI.

Strategy based in Mississauga, Ontario and serving Canadian and international clients, leverages AI through comprehensive Security-as-a-Service solutions, real-time threat detection and response, and streamlined incident management processes, all supported by a vendor-neutral SOC2 Security Operations Center. Stratejm has a long history of building innovative and customer-centric solutions, making it a trusted partner for organizations seeking industry-leading managed security solutions.

CloudKettle is a professional services provider based in Halifax, Nova Scotia operating in Canada and the U.S. As a Salesforce Consulting Partner, they bring deep expertise in enterprise Salesforce implementations, including integrating the platform’s leading data and AI capabilities through Salesforce Data Cloud, Industry Clouds, Marketing Cloud, Einstein 1, and Tableau.

These two acquisitions complement the acquisition of FX Innovation in 2023, a leading provider of comprehensive multi-cloud services, IT workflow automation solutions and cloud consulting services. FX Innovation supports application integration in business environments in Canada and internationally. Today’s acquisitions expand the range of capabilities available to customers to manage their public and hybrid cloud environments with the world’s leading cloud service providers. Customers now benefit from leading platform-focused expertise to drive performance, resilience, and security outcomes through deeply integrated IT systems and processes.

Both organizations will join the BCE group of companies and will be subject to Guillaume BazinetCEO of Bell’s FX Innovation.

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“Supporting enterprises in their digital transformation and cloud strategy is our top priority at Bell Business Markets. Bell has become a trusted leader in delivering workflow automation and IT cybersecurity, supported by best-in-class acquisitions of companies like Stratejm and CloudKettle. We look forward to working together and extending that expertise, creating an unparalleled service experience for our customers. We truly offer a comprehensive solution for all the technology and cloud services that power businesses.”

– John WatsonGroup President, Business Markets, Customer Experience and AI, Bell

“The FX Innovation team is excited to welcome Stratejm and CloudKettle Inc. to the Bell family of companies. Having joined Bell just over a year ago, I can attest to the unique strength of the offerings created through this partnership. Bell has invested millions of dollars in the development of our platform and capabilities to support the development of leading-edge solutions for our customers, such as Service Bridge. When combined with the FX Innovation team’s cloud services expertise, we will create strong, synergistic offerings for Canadian enterprises.”

– Guillaume BazinetCo-Founder and CEO, FX Innovation

“Joining forces with Bell is an important milestone for Stratejm. This acquisition not only strengthens our capabilities, but also allows us to leverage Bell’s extensive resources and reach. Together, we are poised to deliver unmatched cybersecurity solutions and provide our customers with the highest level of protection and service. This is a powerful synergy that will increase the value we bring to our customers and the market.”

– John MenezesPresident and CEO, Strategy

“CloudKettle has a long history of working with Bell, and we are excited to join forces. We are proud of the strength of our team’s talent and expertise and the value we have brought to our customers. We look forward to continuing to deliver high-quality Salesforce and Revenue Operations services with even greater impact with the scale and reach of Bell behind us.”

– Greg PoirierPresident, CloudKettle Inc.

Bell is a champion of technology and innovation in Canada since 1880. Backed by massive investments in technology and communications infrastructure across Canada, Bell is a leader in innovation, driven by our customers’ aspirations – whether those aspirations are transforming for growth, accelerating digital resilience, unlocking innovation or securing and protecting customers and employees.

Together with FX Innovation, these new acquisitions strengthen Bell’s position as a leader in technology services. CanadaFor more in-depth insights from our executives, visit Expanding Managed Security and Workflow Automation with Stratejm and CloudKettle.

About Bell

Bell is Canada’s largest communications company,¹ offering advanced broadband Internet, wireless, television, media and business services. Founded in Montreal in 1880, Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. To learn more, visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.

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