MSP mergers and acquisitions
Updates on M&A activity affecting MSPs and managed cloud services providers, with tips on how to buy or sell a channel partner business.
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News
18 Dec 2023
Cloud consulting deals revolve around ServiceNow, Google
Cognizant's pending purchase of Thirdera and Insight Enterprises' acquisition of SADA reveal the global systems integrators' preference for pure-play cloud consulting firms. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2023
IT services M&A picks up in Q3 with deals in Europe
As transaction volume picks up, the EMEA region is getting more attention from IT services investors amid demand for digital transformation consulting. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2023
IT services M&A slows, but could revive in 2H
M&A rebounded after the initial shock of COVID-19, but the pace has slackened amid economic uncertainty. The deals getting done reflect interest in specific skill sets. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2023
HPE to acquire OpsRamp for GreenLake IT ops tools
IT automation specialist OpsRamp will become part of HPE's GreenLake portfolio, adding hybrid cloud visibility and notification tools to the IT conglomerate's SaaS offerings. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2023
IT services industry looks to cyber, cloud consulting for growth
Service providers are looking to cybersecurity and cloud consulting services -- particularly those that optimize clients' existing resources -- to sustain their growth in 2023. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Dec 2022
8 IT services industry trends to watch in 2023
Economic uncertainty complicates the business outlook for professional services firms MSPs. The environment could reinforce cloud projects but curtail large-scale transformation. Continue Reading
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21 Nov 2022
MSP platforms show resiliency as valuations rise
Interest in managed services as an investment opportunity continues as larger private equity funds enter the market, seeking attractive here-and-now cash flows. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2022
Cloud economy cools, but IT services deals continue
Cautious customer spending is slowing the growth of the broader cloud market. But IT service providers continue to pursue M&A for scale and skillsets. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2022
EY consulting bets on Nexus platform for rapid transformation
The Nexus platform seeks to help clients modernize IT and could fit into EY consulting's emergence as a separate entity; other service firms move to update customers' tech stacks. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Oct 2022
Pliancy shuns MSP label, grows $30M business
The managed services business model may be an investor favorite at the moment, but Marcus Olson has avoided that term, emphasizing a consultative approach instead. Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2022
MSP software landscape shifts amid consolidation, new tools
An evolving MSP software market offers service providers wider choices for running their businesses. Will they embrace platform consolidation or consider other options? Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2022
Cloud consultants attract investors, grow revenue
Money keeps pouring into the cloud consulting and professional services market as industry executives cite steady demand for their services in an uncertain economy. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2022
Change ahead for VMware partners amid ecosystem revamp
The virtualization company's channel allies can expect new business models, metrics and specializations -- along with a new owner in chipmaker Broadcom. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2022
Partner ecosystem economy bucks market turbulence
A key index reports unexpected service sector growth, while digital services M&A could overtake 2021 deal volume and value levels; more IT channel news. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2022
Consultants, software developers in Ukraine find ways to grow
Partners in the Ukrainian custom software and consulting sector continue to expand customer projects and win new business despite the war; more IT channel news. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2022
Managed services industry remains investor magnet
The high-tempo transaction pace continues as investors cite recurring revenue, attractive cash flows and favorable IT trends as reasons to pursue MSP deals; more IT channel news. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2022
Logically MSP acquisition grows geographic reach, MSFT skills
The managed services transaction fuels growth for Logically, which is also expanding through strategic consulting services and cybersecurity offerings. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2022
HPE partner program spans the as-a-service ecosystem
The initiative accommodates partners that integrate, sell or provide services around Hewlett Packard Enterprise's as-a-service portfolio; more IT channel news. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2022
AWS partner ecosystem finds bigger deals in Marketplace
An economic analysis suggested channel companies benefit when they conduct transactions on the hyperscaler's online selling platform; more IT channel news. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2022
In digital transformation, telecom needs a partner boost
Legacy business models and risk avoidance leave many telecom firms behind in the race to innovate, but the partner ecosystem could spark their progress; more IT channel news. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
19 May 2022
OS players move on managed services, bring competition
Major players announced significant developments in the IT services industry with Apple managed IT services, new Microsoft hybrid work solutions and Kaseya's acquisition of Datto. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2022
Kaseya commits to product investment in Datto acquisition
The software company aims to invest in a product portfolio that preserves MSP choice, but the industry has mixed feelings on the deal; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
22 Apr 2022
How to navigate M&A in the MSP space
MSP M&A can feel like a chess match: Each party wants to win with little, if any, consideration for their opponent. Here are tips to approach information gathering for an M&A. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
01 Apr 2022
Dig into the MSP M&A process from the acquirer's perspective
MSP mergers and acquisitions may frequent the news, but how is the value of an MSP determined, how are deals structured and what happens to the acquired company? Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2021
Cloud professional services see more investment
Vivanti debuts as a bootstrapped cloud consultancy, while SADA and Unisys acquire cloud services firms to broaden their portfolios; more IT channel news. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2021
Gartner IT Symposium sees future in 'generative' partnering
Gartner's event shed light on the top priorities and challenges facing CIOs and IT executives today. 'Generative' partnering surfaced as a key theme; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2021
IT services M&A, spinoffs feature Trace3, IBM
Transactions continue to abound heading into the fourth quarter of 2021, as private equity investors and strategic buyers scour the market for deals; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2021
ServiceNow partner Thirdera buys 5th company, UX/UI skills
With the acquisition of Appoxio, Thirdera expanded its UX/UI capabilities and plans to help clients improve ServiceNow workflows; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jun 2021
Exec discusses Ensono acquisition, vertical strategy
In this Q&A, Ensono president Marc Capri details the company's post-deal plans, which include bolstering its transformation capabilities and cultivating an industry focus. Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2021
Cloud consulting services attract investor dollars
A spate of deals involving Ensono, Ahead, Upstack and Syntax reflects growing confidence in cloud consulting firms; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Apr 2021
How MSPs can build a post-merger integration team
Combining two companies is a complex undertaking, spanning employees, operations and line-of-business applications. An integration team ensures MSPs stay on task. Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2021
SAP skills, cloud development expertise in demand
IT services firms Pythian and Ensono have gone the acquisition route to build out their respective SAP and cloud-native development practices; other news. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2021
Logically buys MSSP company, sets sights on $100M
Logically's purchase of MSSP company Cerdant creates a security cross-selling opportunity, according to Logically CEO; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Mar 2021
M&A integration plan calls for careful systems balance
Systems and business process rationalization can be a chore when pursuing a post-merger integration plan. IT services firms carefully choose the components to deploy companywide. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Feb 2021
MSP buyers weigh M&A integration vs. independence
MSP M&A activity is surging as investment dollars flow into the sector. How buyers handle the post-acquisition environment will determine whether the combination succeeds. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2021
ServiceNow consulting firm aims to combine regional partners
Thirdera, formed from the merger of Evergreen Systems, Cerna Solutions and NovoScale, said it plans to acquire and integrate ServiceNow consulting firms; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
27 Jan 2021
The pros and cons of MSP private equity deals
Greystone Technology CEO Peter Melby has long believed that private equity creates problems for MSPs. But then he decided to take a private equity deal. Find out why. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2021
Top-tier consultants, SIs pursue IT services acquisitions
M&A activity remains hot in the IT services sector -- with Cognizant, McKinsey, Accenture and IBM revealing new acquisitions over the last 10 days; more IT channel news. Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2021
Atos floats DXC acquisition proposal
Paris-based IT services company Atos is reportedly eyeing DXC Technology as an acquisition target -- a move that would greatly scale Atos' North American presence; other news. Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2020
MSP M&A activity surges with more deals on tap for 2021
A recent frenzy of IT consultant and MSP M&A activity saw companies such as Logically, Sysnet, West Monroe and Deloitte expanding their capabilities; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2020
MSP valuations hang tough in turbulent market
Resilient MSPs are seeing their valuations holding steady through difficult times, although deal structures have shifted somewhat during the pandemic. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2020
10th Magnitude to become latest Cognizant acquisition
Cognizant has agreed to acquire 10th Magnitude, a Microsoft Azure cloud consultancy based in Chicago, offering another sign of a thawing IT services merger and acquisition market. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2020
Kaseya: Rebound ahead for MSP mergers and acquisitions
Kaseya believes MSP M&A activity is poised to bounce back after a temporary slowdown caused by the pandemic. Get insight into what's fueling the trend. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Aug 2020
Channel business exit strategies during uncertain times
The difficult economic climate wrought by the pandemic is making waves in the channel industry, with some MSPs having to decide whether to stay put or pursue an exit strategy. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2020
Forecasting M&As for MSPs beyond COVID-19
COVID-19 has cooled M&As for managed service providers, but opportunities still exist. This forecast examines M&As for MSPs and provides a prescription for MSPs to stay healthy. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2020
Pythian acquires Agosto in Google Cloud partner deal
The combination of Pythian and Agosto offers a broader set of Google Cloud specializations in fields including cloud migration, machine learning and application development. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus puts brakes on MSP acquisitions
The pandemic is expected to slow the once blistering pace of managed services transactions, but larger IT services firms such as Accenture have the wherewithal to pursue deals. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Feb 2020
Salesforce consulting services consolidation: Round 2
Salesforce partners have, once again, become popular acquisition targets for large, international IT services firms hoping to capitalize on the demand for SaaS consulting services. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2020
Atos completes Maven Wave buy, boosts Google Cloud services
French IT services firm Atos expanded its global Google Cloud partnership with the purchase of Chicago-based Maven Wave; other channel news from the week. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2020
J2 Global looks to acquire Veeam partners
The Veeam partner ecosystem includes a multitude of small firms, which has created an acquisition opportunity for J2 Global, a cloud services and digital media firm. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2020
IT services acquisitions get early 2020 start
Perficient, Quisitive and Ahead hit the acquisition trail early in 2020, purchasing vertical expertise, software development skills, tech platform experience and geographic reach. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Dec 2019
Clarity Insights to bolster Accenture's AI consulting
Clarity Insights, an AI and data science consultancy, will become part of Accenture's Applied Intelligence business if a recent acquisition agreement goes through. Continue Reading
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News
04 Dec 2019
Logically acquires Carolinas IT in geographic expansion
The purchase of Carolinas IT is another transaction that demonstrates the active managed services merger and acquisition environment, which has seen more than 30 deals this year. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Nov 2019
Apollo begins countdown to Tech Data acquisition
Apollo Global Management's pending Tech Data acquisition would add the distributor to its technology portfolio, which includes Rackspace. Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2019
Digital transformation service providers Ahead, Data Blue merge
The CEO of Ahead said the merger will expand the companies' reach in the U.S. enterprise market and paves the way for future acquisitions; other channel news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
Insight-PCM deal opens integration, service opportunities
Insight CEO Ken Lamneck says the newly closed PCM purchase will augment the combined company's managed service offerings, add scale to its product business and boost efficiency. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2019
IBM Cloud Paks open new business for channel partners
The IBM-Red Hat merger has produced IBM Cloud Paks, a new OpenShift-based product line. Executives said Cloud Paks will benefit both IBM and Red Hat's partners; other news. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2019
Logically targets MSP companies in acquisition plan
Logically, a newly launched managed service provider, joins the list of organizations pursuing MSP acquisitions, with the goal of creating a nationwide IT services platform. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2019
Accenture acquisition highlights recent IT services M&A
The acquisition of a consulting company is expanding Accenture Industry X.0, while SADA Systems and Wipro are seeking greater focus in divestitures; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Feb 2019
Thoma Bravo to buy ConnectWise MSP software business
MSP software provider ConnectWise has revealed plans to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm. According to ConnectWise, the transaction is expected to close on Feb. 28. ... Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2019
IT channel M&A: First steps for selling a company
Ready to sell your channel business? M&A veterans Arlin Sorensen and Michael Corey offer their advice on how to get your ducks in a row and protect your interests. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2019
MSP market rides M&A momentum into 2019
Last year's mergers and acquisitions spree looks set to continue into 2019, as buyers look for geographic reach and skills that span multiple public cloud platforms. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2018
Kaseya-IT Glue buyout won't sever ties with MSP software competitors
The Kaseya-IT Glue acquisition, two years in the making, will not affect the IT documentation vendor's integrations with Kaseya's competitors, according to Kaseya CEO; other channel news from the week. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Dec 2018
Ensure a smooth M&A process with these channel partner tips
From approaching an acquisition target to dealing with snags at the eleventh hour, M&As are intensive journeys. Experts share their top considerations when buying channel firms. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2018
AWS consulting partners launch Mission
AWS cloud consulting services firms Reliam, Stratalux and G2 Tech Group have rebranded as Mission and more acquisitions could be in the works; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2018
Evergreen Services Group: New deal to up MSP revenue to $40M
MSP market M&A: Evergreen Services Group is acquiring SMB service providers that generate most of their business via monthly recurring revenue; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2018
Green House Data merger boosts Microsoft consulting skills
The Green House Data merger with Infront Consulting Group lets the combined entity offer a range of offerings, from upfront consulting to ongoing managed services. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2018
IT services companies: Reliam, Converge Technology point to M&A trend
Acquisition-minded ventures are building IT services platforms, as Reliam's buyout of managed cloud services provider Stratalux demonstrated this week; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Feb 2018
Premier BPO gains cloud infrastructure in DinCloud buyout
Premier BPO has purchased DinCloud, a cloud services provider, in a move that acknowledges the increasing importance of scale in the highly competitive IT service market. Continue Reading
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News
22 Dec 2017
Cloud Harmonics: Distributor becomes Ingram business unit
Ingram Micro purchases cloud distribution firm and security tech specialist Cloud Harmonics; IBM previews Watson Build 2.0; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2016
IT services: TierPoint's Cosentry deal expands Midwest reach
TierPoint's agreement to purchase Cosentry will bring together two companies with similar strategies in the colocation, managed services and cloud services sectors. Continue Reading