Managed communication and network services company, Appia Communications, Inc., has completed the acquisition of Voxitas (News - Alert), a VoIP and MPLS networking services provider.

Traverse City, Mich.-based Appia believes that the acquired company will enable it to offer customers a complete range of communication and networking solutions.

Following the merger, Appia’s customers can now choose from hosted and SIP trunking-based VoIP, private networking via MPLS, Internet access, video conferencing as well as managed services.

Appia’s solutions promise to help its business customers reduce capital and operating cost, freeing them to focus their human and financial resources on what matters most to their success.

"This is a perfect match for us. It enables us to offer customers a complete range of communication and networking solutions. This is essential in today's market because customers want options and not a 'one size fits all' approach," said Victor von Schlegell, Appia's president.

The combined company strengthens its SIP trunking product line MPLS services.

"These expanded capabilities also give our sales partners a clear advantage over their competitors," von Schlegell continued. "They are now able to customize solutions to the requirements of their customers, all from one provider."

"Voxitas customers should have already seen the value of this combination in the expanded support staff and hours that are possible because of the scale of the new organization," said Mike Morey, former president of Voxitas.

The merger was supported by its investors including Dolphin Equity Partners and Advantage Capital Partners. Mark Lewis (News - Alert), principal at Advantage, noted, "Combining these two companies positions us very well to meet the needs of customers and to strengthen our competitive position in the marketplace. We offer the A to Z solution for the company or organization that requires reliable and cost-effective managed services."