A Rossendale IT company is celebrating after hitting a significant milestone by acquiring more than 1,000 clients.

Matrix247 is a telecom and managed IT provider and has been established for 30 years.

Stephen Pritchard, chief executive, said: “As we celebrate surpassing the remarkable milestone of acquiring 1,000 clients, I am humbled and grateful for the trust placed in Matrix247.

"With an unwavering dedication to going above and beyond, we extended our support to businesses in Rossendale and beyond when the pandemic struck.

"We provided thousands of complimentary remote-working licenses, implemented payment holidays, and 24/7 support to ensure our clients had uninterrupted operations.

"Our further focus is on sustainability, to help our clients offset their IT carbon emissions and ensure responsible disposal of equipment to prevent it from ending up in landfills.

"Our ethos is to embrace change and shape a brighter world for future generations."