Vertical Communications, a provider of business communication software and solutions, has announced that it has acquired CT Innovations (CTI (News - Alert)) a provider of voice and data solutions.

“CTI has built a very loyal customer base by delivering advanced communications technology that has remained relevant to the unique requirements of its customers,” said Vertical Communications (News - Alert) CEO Peter Bailey. “Through this acquisition, Vertical will continue to build on the strong foundation cemented by CTI to serve this growing business community, while further expanding Vertical’s presence in the South and Midwest.”

CTI currently serves over 400 customers across Kentucky, Tennessee, Southern Ohio and Indiana. Vertical will serve CTI’s existing customer base, and its Louisville office will become a Vertical sales office.

The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but the move will significantly expand its customer base.

“There are tremendous synergies with CTI that make this a very attractive opportunity,” Vertical executive vice president Ben Treadway said. “As a longstanding Vertical partner, CTI has been adept at selling solutions that deliver real business value to their customers, which is in perfect lockstep with Vertical’s business philosophy. We expect that the integration with CTI will be completely seamless and transparent, and are delighted to have the opportunity to now work directly with CTI’s loyal customers.”

A couple of months into the new year, Vertical has already been busy with acquisitions. The company acquired the assets of Boston-based Voice Systems through its Fulton Communications in January. The acquisition expanded its footprint in New England. Vertical had merged with Fulton in 2014.

Vertical Communications is based in Santa Clara, CA (News - Alert), right in the heart of Silicon Valley. The acquisitions will give it greater access to new areas with its flagship product, the Vertical Wave IP, which combines Unified Communications (News - Alert) (UC) with CRM and ERP as well as mobile.