A security technology business with an operation in Shipley has been taken over.

Network Technology Solutions (UK) has been acquired by Capita IT Services, an IT security re-seller which provides support and managed services across the private and public sectors.

Network Technology Solutions was formed in 2004 and offers a range of security services, including intrusion detection and prevention, data loss prevention and remote access.

The business has 46 employees based in London and Shipley and supplies local and central government, healthcare, retail, finance and education clients. It was named computer re-seller of the year at the 2013 Computing Security Awards.

Peter Hands, executive director of Capita IT Services, said: “Network Technology Solutions has clients across many of the sectors in which we operate.

“As part of our technology solutions division, Network Technology Solutions will strengthen our security capability and ensure we continue to meet the needs of our clients across the UK.”