JuliannaWebnames.ca Inc. announced today that it has acquired RIPE B2B Inc., an award winning custom software development company which was one of Business in Vancouver’s Fastest-Growing Technology Companies as well as PROFT 100 Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies.
The acquisition is part of Webnames.ca’s continuing strategy to offer clients a full service offering that extends beyond provisioning of domain names, hosting and related internet products.
“Webnames.ca’s customers want their online presence to be as effective as possible”, says Webnames.ca President Stephen Smith. “The acquisition of RIPE will enable us to offer our customers application development services that support their business objectives and opens the door for other services including web development, search engine optimization and social media services.”
RIPE President Matthew Lane agrees. “The acquisition is a natural culmination of a long and close working relationship between the two companies. Webnames.ca and RIPE have long worked side by side, often sharing common clients. The complimentary services and business models of the companies are a natural fit and by formally bringing the two companies together, we will create efficiencies, savings and a unified environment that will benefit clients and facilitate additional growth.”
“This is a very exciting time for Webnames.ca” says Stephen Smith. “We have built our company on a strong reputation for integrity, unparallel service and the quality of our systems. We are positioning ourselves for further expansion and the introduction of new products and services. The acquisition of this proven and experienced development team is an important part of our strategy and long term goals.”
Read the official press release.