Venture capitalPSA Software Startup Raises Funding; Targets IT Service Providers and SMBsJoe PanettieriOctober 8, 2021PSOhub, a professional services automation (PSA) software startup, raises funding; emphasizes Hubspot integration for IT service providers & SMBs.
Security Staff Acquisition & DevelopmentMicrosoft Acquires OKR, Employee Experience Software Platform Ally.ioJoe PanettieriOctober 8, 2021Microsoft 365, Teams & Viva to gain Ally.io's OKR (objectives & key results) capabilities. Software aligns employee goal management & business execution.
Mergers and AcquisitionsManaged IT Services Acquisition: Visual Edge Technology Buys Brayton AssociatesOctober 7, 2021The acquisition of Brayton Associates extends Visual Edge’s footprint in the New England region and adds a broad base of expertise.
Private equityCentrilogic Acquires MSP, Oracle Cloud Solutions Provider 3RPSharon FlorentineOctober 7, 2021The acquisition of 3RP will bolster Centrilogic's Oracle expertise and grow its geographic footprint in the southwest region of the U.S.
Mergers and AcquisitionsApple Device Management: MDM Software Company AcquiredSharon FlorentineOctober 6, 2021PDQ.com buys Apple device management software company SimpleMDM. Will MSPs gain a new way to remotely manage Apple macOS, iOS and tvOS devices?
Mergers and AcquisitionsAccenture Acquires Systems Integrator, Infor EAM Partner AdvocoOctober 6, 2021Advoco, an Infor enterprise asset management (EAM) technology consulting firm, tucks into Accenture’s Industry X group.
Private equityPrivate Equity, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software and MSPs: What’s NextJoe PanettieriOctober 6, 2021TPG Capital acquires Nintex. Thoma Bravo still involved. Why private equity firms back robotic process automation (RPA) software. MSP implications explained.
Venture capitalSaaS Security Attracts More Venture Capital; Will MSPs Plug In?Joe PanettieriOctober 5, 2021Adaptive Shield raises $30M to help customers lock down Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce & more. MSP-friendly SaaS security companies also emerge.