Manx Company acquires MT E-Biz Platform

From 1 October, Digital Group will be responsible for the well-known Manx Telecom E-Biz platform which hosts and maintains business websites. Existing customers will experience no disruption to the service, and Adam Horne, Managing Director of Digital Group says that customers will be contacted individually over the next few weeks to welcome them to the DG family.

“The transition will be smooth and seamless,” says Adam, “Digital Group is an Island-based company with over 13 years’ experience in website development, hosting and e-commerce. Manx Telecom is a trusted name,” he continues, “and as at MT, our Douglas based team will deliver a high level of support and service, with opportunities to enhance the existing E-Biz platform.”

Manx-born Adam has over 20 years’ experience in the online sector, and knows that brand loyalty plays a large part in any acquisition. “When the opportunity arose to acquire E-Biz I was very aware that brand awareness often leads to brand loyalty, and didn’t want to rush in and rebrand what is, after all, a successful platform. What we will be doing is discussing with E-Biz clients how we can improve the service, maybe make their websites more ‘mobile friendly’ and attract more traffic. As for existing charges – they will remain the same.”

Adam recognises that Manx Telecom is well-trusted right across its product and service ranges, so knows there is a great deal of pressure on him, and the Digital Group team, to satisfy those loyal E-Biz clients. In addition, his own loyalty to the Island is very clear in the causes and charities he supports.

“Digital Group has sponsored various events over the years” Adam said, “and I get a great deal of satisfaction from giving back to local causes and charities close to my heart.”

As a proud Manxman and Manx speaker Adam recently took on the role of Chairman of Mooinjer Veggey, the educational charity which promotes the knowledge and use of Manx Gaelic among young people. He is also a volunteer for Wish

Upon a Dream, an IOM non-profit which makes wishes come true for seriously and terminally ill children.

And in his work life, Adam is very excited about the E-Biz acquisition. “This is a great opportunity to take over a service which Manx Telecom no longer sees as part of its core business and to offer an ongoing commitment to delivering high levels of support. Something that existing Digital Group clients already know we can provide.”