boxxe, the UK-based IT Services and Solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of CAE Technology Services Limited, in a move that accelerates boxxe’s strategy in the corporate market. The acquisition represents a rare opportunity for boxxe to acquire one of the UK’s leading Cisco partners. CAE is a market leader in networking and security renowned for its deep technical expertise, extensive partner accreditations, and a long-standing track record of industry awards and recognition.
boxxe has seen rapid growth since Phil Doye acquired the business in 2019. The acquisition will strengthen its position as one of the UK’s largest providers of software, solutions and services to both the public and private sector.
boxxe’s capabilities within networking and security are strengthened by CAE’s partner accreditations which include being a Cisco Tier One Gold Partner and a Microsoft Tier One Cloud Solution Provider (CSP). In addition to its presence in the private sector, CAE has a strong customer base in the public sector, particularly within healthcare and education, that will benefit from the additional framework access and public sector expertise that boxxe provides.
Phil Doye said:
I have followed CAE for many years and continue to be impressed by the organisation’s market-leading practices in networking, security, and cloud infrastructure. CAE sets itself apart from the competition with its focus on customer outcomes driven by innovative solutions and managed services. CAE Labs is a great example of this, adding in-house software development capability to enable customers to further transform their IT environments. boxxe has to deliver technology solutions that solve critical business challenges and propel our customers forward. This strategic acquisition enables us to do this
more effectively. boxxe’s scale and broad portfolio of products and solutions will also bring greater value and relevance to CAE’s many customers.
Justin Harling said:
We have known Phil since his time at Kelway and once we had decided to sell the business, we approached boxxe knowing that it would be a place where CAE could develop in this next chapter.
Richard Behan said:
We have built a deep pool of technical talent and expertise at CAE and we look forward to delivering enhanced value through our solutions and services to boxxe’s many customers.
Phil Doye added:
The deal complements boxxe’s acquisition of Total Computer Networks Limited, which was completed in January 2024. It is part of a wider plan to grow boxxe’s customer base in both the private and public sector and expand its solutions offerings.
Transaction details
The deal closed on 3 July 2025. Boxxe Group Limited acquired Caerus Assets Limited and its subsidiaries including the main trading companies CAE Technology Services Limited and Novus Networks Limited. Justin Harling has resigned from Caerus Assets Limited and all its subsidiaries. Phil Doye becomes Group CEO and Hazel Sagar Group CFO. CAE Technology Services Limited will continue to trade independently before being integrated into Boxxe Limited sometime in the next twelve months. Reed Smith and BDO acted as advisors for boxxe on the transaction. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
About boxxe
boxxe is a leading provider of software, solutions, and services to both the public and private sector. For more than 35 years, boxxe has used its deep expertise, practical know-how and collaborative approach to implement flexible technology solutions to help organisations accelerate growth and increase productivity. boxxe is committed to making technology human and enabling its customers to use technology to perform at their best.
About CAE
CAE is a trusted provider of IT infrastructure, delivering innovative and secure technology solutions to the public and private sectors. With a customer-centric approach and strong partnerships with global technology providers, CAE offers clients tailored services that make networking and security more straightforward.
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