Channel investors

New ConnectWise CEO Jason Magee & Founder Arnie Bellini explain the MSP software company sale to private equity firm Thoma Bravo, partner & staffing priorities, and next moves.

Thoma Bravo acquires ConnectWise. Yes, there are some staff cuts. But more than 70 ConnectWise employees & alumni become millionaires. Combined stock payout to employees: $270 million.

Momentum Telecom of Atlanta acquires Metro Optical Solutions of New York. Metro Optical provides managed network, data, and Internet solutions to enterprise and carrier customers worldwide.

Allstate's SquareTrade acquires iCracked & PlumChoice to offer consumer & small business technology support services across North America.

Zix completes AppRiver acquisition. Among CEO David Wagner's top priorities for the cloud-based security provider: Accelerating growth through channel partners.

Luxembourg telecommunications provider Firstcom Europe acquired Bolton, England-based communications specialist Telesis.

Staples acquires DEX Imaging, a Tampa, Florida-based office technology provider. Big box office retailers continue to diversify their revenue streams.