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Nspire-d purchase brings Advantage to Wellington

Having successfully extended its operations into Auckland in recent years, the latest move brings the managed services and security provider closer to a North-Island-wide presence, while bolstering its access to public sector business in which it already participates.

Nspire is a networking consultancy firm predominantly addressing government and enterprise and has plied its trade since 2006. The sale of the company to Advantage is expected to close at the end of November.

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