Channel investors

Aktion acquires Maximum Computer Systems (MCS), an Oracle, NetSuite, Infor & IBM technology solutions partner. Aktion serves the construction, distribution & manufacturing industries.

Potential Ingram Micro owner Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm, has extensive experience in the cloud services, MSP, MSSP & IT solutions provider markets.

HNA Group is in talks to sell Ingram Micro, the Chinese conglomerate confirms. Private equity firm Apollo Global Management is a bidder, reports say.

IT Glue Founder & former CEO Chris Day's current focus: Top Down Ventures, a business accelerator with investments in Warrenty Master, Backup Radar & Quoter.

Accenture acquires New Jersey-based Knowledgent, a data intelligence company.

Private equity firm Craftsman Capital acquires CMIT Solutions. a national MSP (managed services provider) franchising organization with 220 offices across 33 states.

The Office Center and 360 Office Solutions are merging. The combined company, offering office equipment and supplies, has about 130 employees.

DataBank, an enterprise-class data center provider, has acquired LightBound, expanding its presence in the Midwestern United States.