IT mergers and acquisitions
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IT mergers and acquisitions News
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September 04, 2019
04
Sep'19
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.
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August 23, 2019
23
Aug'19
Managed services companies remain hot M&A ticket
The pace of merger and acquisition transactions in the MSP market shows no signs of slowing, despite macroeconomic developments; more news from the week.
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August 02, 2019
02
Aug'19
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.
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April 08, 2019
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Apr'19
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.
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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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How to sell your channel partner business to the right buyer
Experts discuss the first steps of the M&A process, which includes identifying and qualifying potential buyers. Here's advice on negotiating the best deal. Continue Reading
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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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Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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What are the main types of industry acquisitions in the UCC market?
A UC company can be acquired by an existing vendor or by a venture capital firm. Learn how these two types of acquisitions differ and UCC market factors that influence them. Continue Reading
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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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Cloud services offerings expand via acquisition activity
The growing need for multi-cloud deployment has inspired cloud solution providers to expand their service portfolios through acquisitions and partnerships. Continue Reading
Manage IT mergers and acquisitions
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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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Success factors for VARs and MSPs integrating systems after a merger
Channel companies such as VARs, consultants and MSPs are in acquisition mode. But how should they go about integrating the firms they have purchased? Continue Reading
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How to sell a small business in the IT services, VAR space
Get advice on how to sell a small business in the MSP and VAR space, including determining the business valuation and finding a potential buyer. Continue Reading
Problem Solve IT mergers and acquisitions Issues
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Deal: MiSS consolidation -- SecureWorks/LURHQ merge
Security analyst Mike Rothman comments on the SecureWorks/LURHQ merger. Continue Reading