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.

June 18, 2021 18 Jun'21
PwC cloud report points to 'value gap'

Despite widespread enthusiasm for cloud computing, many organizations have yet to see a significant payoff from their investments, a PwC cloud study found; other news.
May 28, 2021 28 May'21
Cloud professional services deals target Oracle, ServiceNow

A fresh round of investor deals in the cloud consulting space put a spotlight on Oracle, Twilio and ServiceNow's partner ecosystems; other IT channel news.
May 14, 2021 14 May'21
Carousel Industries deal positions NWN for hybrid work

NWN cited the expansion of its customer base and geographical reach as key benefits driving its Carousel Industries acquisition; other IT channel news.
April 16, 2021 16 Apr'21
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.

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