Insight to Acquire BlueMetal
TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 1, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insight Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:NSIT) today announced the acquisition of BlueMetal, an interactive design and technology architecture firm based in the Boston area, with offices in Chicago and New York.
BlueMetal delivers strategic design, application development, business intelligence solutions and data visualization platforms. BlueMetal has expertise in financial services, healthcare, education, government and retail and generated revenue of approximately $25 million over the last twelve months.
"Insight continues to invest in strengthening our services capabilities that bring value to our clients' businesses," said Ken Lamneck, president and CEO, Insight Enterprises. "This relationship expands our geographic footprint and expertise in application design, mobility and business analytics, while also building on our unique position to bring richer solutions powered by Intelligent Technology™ to our clients."
"When BlueMetal was established five years ago, our team set a goal to design and deliver business and technology solutions for some of the most challenging issues facing clients," said Scott Jamison, CEO, BlueMetal. "Joining Insight, a leading global services and solutions provider, will enable us to grow our team and expand our expertise to clients around the world." Jamison joins Insight as VP of Services.
Analysts expect that by 2020, customers will manage up to 85% of their relationships with businesses without interacting with a human. This creates the business imperative to incorporate Intelligent Technology™ to manage the customer journey.
"BlueMetal's award-winning work in the area of application design, mobility and big data enable clients to empower their work forces and engage with customers in an increasingly mobile world," said Steve Dodenhoff, president, Insight U.S. "We are thrilled with the addition of the BlueMetal team."
For more information on Insight, visit http://www.insight.com/ or call 1.800.INSIGHT.
About Insight
From business and government organizations to healthcare and educational institutions, Insight empowers clients with "Intelligent Technology™" solutions to realize their goals. As a Fortune 500-ranked global provider of hardware, software, cloud and service solutions, our 5,400 teammates provide clients the guidance and expertise needed to select, implement and manage complex technology solutions to drive business outcomes. Through our world-class people, partnerships, services and delivery solutions, we help businesses run smarter. Discover more at insight.com. NSIT-M
About BlueMetal
Modern technology, craftsman quality. BlueMetal is an interactive design and technology architecture firm matching the most experienced consultants in the industry to the most challenging business and technical problems facing our clients. We seek to understand your business strategy and technical foundation to craft solutions that holistically blend architecture, innovation, creative design, and strategic vision to exactly meet your needs and ensure your success. BlueMetal is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts with offices in Chicago and New York.
CONTACT: HELEN JOHNSON (INVESTOR RELATIONS) Insight Enterprises, Inc. TEL. (480) 333.3234 EMAIL: HELEN.JOHNSON@INSIGHT.COM JOE MCGURK (MEDIA RELATIONS) Sloane Public Relations TEL. (212) 446.1874 EMAIL: JMCGURK@SLOANEPR.COM
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