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MSP M&A: 11:11 Systems Acquires Network Services Consultancy Static1

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11:11 Systems, a frequent MSP buyer, gains managed network, IT infrastructure development, SD-WAN and consultancy expertise.

NEC Acquires 5G Network Solutions, Consulting Firm Aspire Technology

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Aspire Technology aligns with NEC’s Open RAN (Radio Access Network) 5G focus — which promotes open hardware, software & interfaces.

Horizon Acquires Fiber Business Of Consolidated Cooperative

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Horizon’s private equity backer, Novacap, has acquisition experience across network infrastructure, IT services & application services.

Auvik Acquires WiFi Network Optimization Company MetaGeek

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Auvik Networks, backed by private equity firm Great Hill Partners, buys MetaGeek to further simplify WiFi network management & optimization.

WiPro Acquires 5G Wireless Consulting Company CAS Group

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Wipro gains 5G wireless, Internet of things (IoT), network-as-a-service (NaaS), and IT consulting expertise for cable and wireless customers.

Cytracom Extends From UCaaS to Secure Cloud Networks for MSPs

ControlOne can simplify how MSPs build, manage & secure modern cloud networks, Cytracom CEO Zane Conkle & COO John Tippett assert.

Sourcepass Acquires Suite3

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In its second acquisition in 30 days, startup investment firm Sourcepass has acquired managed cloud and security services provider Suite3.

Park Place Technologies Acquires Reliant Technology

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IT infrastructure solutions and data center hardware maintenance company Park Place Technologies has acquired Reliant Technology.

PE-Backed Upstack Acquires United Technology

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Communications and digital infrastructure company Upstack has made another acquisition, buying United Technology LLC.

Acuative Acquires Cisco, AT&T Network-as-a-Service Provider TenFour

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Acuative, an MSP and MSSP that offers managed network lifecycle solutions, acquires network-as-a-service (NaaS) provider TenFour, an AT&T and Cisco Systems partner.