
Cisco, VMware, EMC Partner Presidio Considers $2 Billion IPO
Presidio (a Cisco, VMware & EMC channel partner) apparently is mulling a $2 billion IPO. Are VARs-turned-hybrid service providers ready for public markets?

Synoptek Continues IT Managed Services Buying Spree
Synoptek, backed by a key private equity firm, buys EarthLink’s IT services business for $29 million. Why more private equity dollars will hook MSPs.

Midmarket Mergers, Acquisitions Set to Accelerate
Roughly 32 percent of upper middle market firms are currently involved in an acquisition. Another 31 percent are open to considering one. Here’s why.