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GAM Tech Acquires Two Canadian MSPs, IT Solutions Providers

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Canadian managed IT services provider GAM Tech has acquired Microlan Computer Centre or Red Deer, Alberta. GAM Tech also acquired an IT company in Edmonton, Alberta -- but the seller's name was not disclosed. Financial terms of the deals also were not disclosed.

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GAM Tech Buys Microlan of Red Deer: MSP Business Backgrounds

Microlan specializes in computer equipment, accessories, maintenance, and repair. The company has provided IT services for 26 years along with hardware, parts, and printers, the seller indicated.

GAM Tech is an MSP with offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Grand Prairie, Whitehorse, and Eastern Canada. The company's capabilities span

"By acquiring Microlan, GAM Tech will have a more solid presence in Central and Northern Alberta. We plan to merge the Red Deer offices for greater efficiency and keep the Edmonton office.

Having full staff in the Edmonton area will allow GAM Tech to grow stronger in Alberta’s capital. Additionally, we will now be able to serve a couple of new verticals where GAM Tech was not present. From a delivery standpoint, we will now have a more robust team to provide even better support for customers from both companies."

Added Jim Drummond, Microlan's general manager:

"With the help of all of our staff, Microlan gave exceptional support to our clients Alberta and British Columbia area for well over 26 years. I would like to personally thank all our clients for your support over the decades. The team is excited to join GAM Tech. This joining of the teams will ensure that not only our high standards of service and support continue, but also open up new opportunities that GAM Tech is able to offer."

Joe Panettieri

Joe Panettieri is co-founder & editorial director of MSSP Alert and ChannelE2E, the two leading news & analysis sites for managed service providers in the cybersecurity market.