The Call Center Corp.  and The Stockade Group  have entered into a business merger agreement.

The Stockade Group is a recognized leader in providing telephone and web-based client outreach services for higher education institutions. The Call Center Corp. distributes a portfolio of highly-rated call center software products and services to numerous industries such as debt collection, banking, healthcare, direct sales and insurance, among others. For now, both companies will continue to operate under their individual names.

"We are united by a common culture based on a passion for providing extreme customer service that sets us apart from our competitors. We are absolutely thrilled to join forces with each other’s teams," said Steve Bederman, CEO of The Call Center Corp., in a statement.