A MAJOR IT firm is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Based in the Rossendale, Matrix247 was founded on the November 25, 1991, by Stephen Pritchard and Geoff Wright.

The firm had originally set the business up to assist Lancashire organisations with more cost-effective communication systems through the supply of digital phone systems.

However, in the years since, the firm has expanded to provide cloud telephony, managed IT, document and print management, as well as mobile solutions.

Stephen, chief executive officer of Matrix247, said: “I am delighted to celebrate this special milestone with the whole Matrix247 family who have played an integral role in helping the company achieve such success over the past 30 years.

“I look back on these 30 years with so much pride, and for a company based in Lancashire to have a client portfolio now based across the UK who receive high-quality ICT solutions and excellent customer service from our dedicated team is fantastic.”

Matrix247 has more than 1,200 clients in a variety of sectors including, legal, healthcare, education, finance, insurance, and construction, with firms ranging from five staff to corporations with 1,000-plus staff across several locations.

The past 30 years have seen Matrix247 at the forefront of tech advancements in the communications sector. It was recently a finalist in both the Red Rose Awards and BIBAs in categories including customer service, medium business, service business, and employer of the year.

The company is also looking forward to an exciting future, with the recent acquisition of a managed IT and document and print provider.

Stephen said “As we look to start a new chapter post pandemic, the acquisition and proposals to potentially expand our product range means we have a great framework to take Matrix247 to the next level and continue to provide high quality solutions and service to our clients. Matrix247 is planning on celebrating the anniversary by hosting a birthday party in their Haslingden office.