Prolifics, a systems integrator specialising in IBM technologies, has acquired Watson SCS, an IBM business partner and information security provider delivering identity and access assurance business offerings.

The acquisition is expected to expand Prolifics’ Security Practice and the combined team will offer an array of security and monitoring offerings to customers. Both companies are AAA accredited in Tivoli Security Deployments.

By joining forces, Prolifics will extend its market reach with a wider breadth of capabilities and offerings to help customers secure access to information, data and applications, as well as define and enhance security business processes.

Nicolas Jabbour, CEO of Prolifics, said: Watson SCS has led large complex security projects from initiation to implementation while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.

We have worked closely with Kyle Watson and his team on numerous engagements and are excited about the new relationship given our similar cultures. With its depth of expertise, Watson SCS will add to Prolifics’ reputation for selling high-value, specialised services and is a great complement to Prolifics’ end-to-end solutions and services.”