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(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- In an effort to expand its leadership within the emerging cloud computing space, data center and cloud computing services provider the Bick Group (www.bickgroup.com) has acquired Blue Mountain Labs (www.bluemountainlabs.com), a consulting and strategic advisory organization that focuses on cloud computing and the practical application of cloud computing within enterprise and government organizations.
Bick Group designs, builds and sustains cloud computing environments and data centers for enterprises, government agencies and third-party data center operators worldwide. According to its announcement, IT veteran and BML founder David Linthicum will join Bick as chief technology officer as part of the acquisition. Author of the best-selling cloud computing book, "Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in your Enterprise…a Step-by-Step Guide," Linthicum is well known in the space, and will focus on expanding Bick Group's leadership within the emerging cloud computing space as CTO.
"I found the synergy between BML and Bick Group to be extremely compelling," said David S. Linthicum. "With the thought leadership and strategic guidance provided by BML, and Bick Group's ability to execute, the combined organization will provide clients with a clear path to cloud computing and the ability to get them there to support the requirements of the business."
Bick Group chief executive officer Andrew Parham said that the latest acquisition fits into his company's practice of always being on the lookout for the latest data center technologies. "In our 45-year history we have repeatedly adapted to technology evolution in the data center" he stated. "The addition of BML to our existing IT services practice is a natural extension of our portfolio. We are excited about bringing BML into the Bick Group family and look forward to helping our clients exploit the advantages of true SOA combined with cloud computing."
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