In a strategic move to expand its footprint in the EdTech sector, Select Technology Group – the UK and Ireland’s leading Apple Premium Partner – has announced the acquisition of JTRS, Apple Authorised Education Specialist.
The acquisition enables both companies to leverage their combined expertise and resources to support educational institutions across Great Britain and Northern Ireland with Apple’s technology and solutions.
The JTRS team and services will be integrated into Select Technology Group, creating a broader network of support for schools, colleges, and universities.
Ciaran McCormack, Managing Director of Select Technology Group, commented on the acquisition:
“This is an exciting new chapter for our business. We are extremely passionate about the education industry, helping schools and educators enhance their teaching and learning environments with Apple technology, and this acquisition allows us to extend our reach and resources. JTRS shares our passion for supporting education, and together, we can offer an even more comprehensive range of services to our clients across Ireland and the UK. By combining our strengths, we are confident we can drive even greater innovation in the educational technology space and create more impactful outcomes for students and educators alike.”
The agreement comes after Select Technology Group purchased DID Electrical in December 2023 to accelerate its retail growth in Ireland. This acquisition sees Select Technology Group increase its presence in the UK, where it is already an Apple Premium Partner (retail), Apple Authorised Reseller (corporate sales), and Apple Authorised Service Provider and offers more comprehensive support to the UK and the island of Ireland education sector. This acquisition helps to push Select Tech Group’s turnover over €300m.
‘’We are particularly excited about the opportunity to work with new schools in the UK’’, McCormack continued. The JTRS team deeply understands the unique needs of the UK education sector, which complements our approach, and together, we will provide more localised and personalised support to our growing customer base. This acquisition further strengthens our position as a trusted partner for educational institutions across the UK and Ireland.”
Key highlights from the deal include:
– Select Technology Group will become the only Apple Premium Partner, Apple Authorised Reseller and Apple Authorised Education Specialist in the UK and Ireland.
– Select Technology Group’s leading Apple Professional Learning Provider will further expand into UK schools.
-Select Technology Group will integrate JTRS teams, growing the business to 686 people in the UK and Ireland.