IT mergers and acquisitions
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November 12, 2020
12
Nov'20
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.
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November 10, 2020
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Nov'20
MSP software vendor ConnectWise buys Perch, StratoZen
ConnectWise will build out its MSP security offerings by integrating Perch Security and StratoZen technology. The company also revealed plans to streamline product development.
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September 03, 2020
03
Sep'20
Demand for Azure consulting helps fuel M&A surge
Companies that specialize in the Microsoft cloud ecosystem are very much in demand as the IT services merger and acquisition market kicks into higher gear.
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September 01, 2020
01
Sep'20
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.
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Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is a component of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) that works with defense contractors to ensure government services and supplies are delivered on time, come at the expected cost and satisfy... Continue Reading
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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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Post-acquisition strategy and why storage mergers go bad
NetApp-SolidFire and HPE-SimpliVity cuts illustrate some of the pitfalls awaiting large vendors when they spend hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars on acquisitions. Continue Reading
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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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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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How capital affects MSPs and technology services companies
Vendors that get acquired promise a lot of things but don't always deliver. Here are several recommendations to help MSPs and technology services companies adjust their strategies accordingly. Continue Reading
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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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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