IT mergers and acquisitions
Explore news and trend stories on the IT mergers and acquisitions reshaping MSPs and other IT channel companies. Gain insight into IT services deals and cloud mergers and acquisitions.
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IT mergers and acquisitions News
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January 09, 2020
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Jan'20
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.
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December 16, 2019
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Dec'19
AWS, Microsoft, IT services companies top 2019 channel news
Our top 10 news stories of 2019 feature major moves by AWS, Microsoft and global IT services companies such as Accenture, DXC Technology and Wipro.
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December 16, 2019
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Dec'19
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.
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December 04, 2019
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Dec'19
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.
IT mergers and acquisitions Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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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
Evaluate IT mergers and acquisitions Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Managed services model takes evolutionary twists and turns
The evolution of managed service providers began at the apex of the dot-com era and now continues with developments including cloud computing and industry consolidation. Continue Reading
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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
Manage IT mergers and acquisitions
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Deal: MiSS consolidation -- SecureWorks/LURHQ merge
Security analyst Mike Rothman comments on the SecureWorks/LURHQ merger. Continue Reading