Networks First has bought ANS (Access Network Services), a Hampshire based firm that supports IP telephony products.

West-Midlands based Networks First claims this makes it the largest independent provider of converged network support services.

The combined firm is predicted to turnover £10m within a year and brings the headcount up to 85 people. ®

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