Delft, November 4, 2024 – IT service provider Interstellar Group is taking a major step in its growth strategy with the acquisition of cybersecurity specialist EightFence. This acquisition strengthens Interstellar Group's ambitions to be the most relevant IT service provider in the Netherlands, with a strong focus on Microsoft technology.
Interstellar Group focuses on mid-sized organizations and institutions with solutions in productivity, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. With the addition of EightFence, Interstellar Group now has over 800 employees. This acquisition allows Interstellar Group to help its customers better address rapidly evolving security developments. Through its 24/7 security monitoring services based on Microsoft technology, Interstellar Group can serve its clients even more effectively.
EightFence has established a strong position in the market as a Microsoft Managed Security Service Provider, with cybersecurity specialists operating from its 24×7 Security Operations Center in Rotterdam. This has led to building a client base in sectors such as government and finance, which demand high standards of cybersecurity due to regulations like NIS2, DORA, and BIO.
Tim de Vries, CEO of EightFence, states: “In a short span of three years, EightFence has achieved rapid growth. As a refreshing cybersecurity partner, we offer industry-specific, state-of-the-art security for organizations worldwide, both in the cloud and on-premises, and on a continuous 24×7 basis. After all, attackers don’t work nine to five. Interstellar’s ambition to become a leading Managed Security Service Provider and Microsoft Partner of the Year aligns seamlessly with EightFence’s goals.”
This acquisition is also a significant step for Pinewood, a cybersecurity company that is part of Interstellar Group. Sebastiaan Kors, CEO of Pinewood, comments, “This acquisition fits perfectly within our strategy to meet the growing demand for Microsoft technology support from our Security Operations Center in Delft. Across the group, we now have around 100 security professionals focused on security monitoring and advisory services.” The same applies to the security offerings from RawWorks, also part of Interstellar Group. By combining various cybersecurity strategies, Interstellar Group can provide clients with the right solution, regardless of their needs and requirements.
Maarten van Montfoort, CEO of Interstellar Group, comments on the acquisition of EightFence: “We aim to provide our clients with future-oriented IT services. Cybersecurity is one of the three pillars through which we serve the market. Additionally, Microsoft is the go-to platform for virtually all our clients. Many of our clients struggle to keep these environments as secure as possible. With the addition of EightFence, we are even better equipped to address this and work together towards a stronger and more resilient IT environment for our clients.”
— End of Press Release – –Contact: Maartje van Oeveren, PR Specialist
With a focus on productivity, infrastructure, and security, Interstellar Group supports mid-sized organizations in improving and stabilizing their IT environments. The Interstellar Group’s business model is unique. The IT services provider consists of a managed services provider (MSP) under the name Interstellar and three specialized IT companies: Pinewood (cybersecurity), RawWorks (productivity), and Fundaments (mission-critical cloud-based processes). These three organizations operate as autonomous, strategic partners, adding value for their own clients as well as for those of MSP Interstellar. By combining managed services and unique, specialized expertise, valuable combinations are created, with customized solutions for each client. Since its founding in 2021 as part of investment firm Quadrum Capital, Interstellar Group has grown to over 700 employees, operating from eleven locations nationwide. For more information, visit Interstellar or LinkedIn.
EightFence is a cybersecurity partner that continuously protects organizations in both the commercial and public sectors online and on-premises, enabling them to operate securely and without worry. With a unique approach, EightFence enables organizations to develop at their own pace and in their own environments. For more information, visit EightFence.
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