NetStar provides services across the Asia-Pacific region and will become part of Logicalis, the IT infrastructure division of Datatec. The deal comes after the acquisition of New Zealand-based technology distribution business Datastor in October 2009. NetStar generated sales of $64.9 million in the year to June 2009.

Jens Montanana, CEO of Datatec, said: ‘In addition to now being able to provide our customers with wider international capabilities, NetStar provides the ideal platform for Logicalis to grow organically and by acquisition across the region.’

In the six months ending August 2009, AIM-quoted Datatec reported revenue of $1.8 billion and pre-tax profits of $16.5 million.