Private equity-backed group ITM Communications, Bates IT and Serbus has announced it will unite under a single brand identity as Serbus.

It comes as the combined entity targets growing demand for secure services across the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). 

Backed by Aliter Capital, the business is aiming to double turnover, with a goal of reaching £75 million in revenue within the next 24 months through organic growth and further strategic acquisitions. 

The consolidated group brings together ITM’s infrastructure and communications capabilities, Bates IT’s healthcare expertise and Serbus’s government-grade operational security to create a scaled provider focused on secure-by-design infrastructure. 

The company said its key differentiator is its “security DNA”, rooted in standards from the UK Special Forces, UK Government and National Healthcare, with highly cleared teams operating in critical environments.