M5 Networks acquires hosted VoIP company Geckotech

Hosted VoIP company, M5 Networks has acquired Geckotech, a Chicago-based Cisco-powered hosted VoIP company. The companies will be teaming up to tackle the demand for business-grade hosted communications.

Prior to the deal, Geckotech was using M5's technology to revamp their offerings. They integrated M5 Network's Call Conductor platform seamlessly with their system. It looks like the integration went so well the two companies decided to merge!

"M5 has been the leader in this industry since they pioneered it ten years ago," said Josh Robbins, CEO of Geckotech. "They've built great technology, which we can't wait to utilize for our shared customer base.  Together we can enable our customers to use advanced phone system technology to become more efficient and informed organizations."

M5 will be absorbing all of Geckotech's staff, customers, and datacenters. Robbins will join M5 Networks as Vice President of Business Development. Kerrin Parker, M5 Networks' Vice President, will move to Geckotech's Chicago offices to manage integration efforts. Both M5 and Geckotech made the 2009 Inc. 5000 list for fastest-growing companies.

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