Sage Acquires Lockstep

ServiceNow Acquires Lightstep

May 10, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

ServiceNow acquired observability leader Lightstep to integrate next‑generation application monitoring and distributed tracing into its Now Platform, strengthening its IT operations and digital workflow capabilities. The deal (announced May 10, 2021; completed June 15, 2021) expands ServiceNow's ability to deliver real‑time operational insights and faster resolution workflows for DevOps and enterprise IT teams.

iSolved HCM Acquires Sage Payroll Solutions (U.S. payroll outsourcing business)

January 15, 2019

Staffing & HR

iSolved HCM agreed to acquire Sage Payroll Solutions, the U.S. payroll outsourcing business of The Sage Group Plc. The deal adds more than 44,000 payroll customers and expands iSolved's employer reach to roughly 145,000, accelerating iSolved's midmarket HCM growth while enabling Sage to divest a non-core unit as it focuses on its SaaS strategy.

SmartSights Acquires Sage Clarity

September 16, 2024

Software

SmartSights, a Capstreet-backed provider of operational intelligence software, has acquired Chicago-based Sage Clarity, a maker of manufacturing activity data and analytics applications. The add-on deal (terms not disclosed) will integrate Sage Clarity's real-time machine and operational analytics into the SmartSights platform to expand detection, issue management and root-cause analysis capabilities for manufacturers.

Lockstep Technology Group Acquires BridgeTek Solutions

November 11, 2021

Education

Lockstep Technology Group, a Renovus Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired BridgeTek Solutions, a Piedmont, South Carolina-based provider of education IT solutions. The deal expands Lockstep's education-focused service offerings — including cybersecurity, managed services, devices, VR and cloud solutions — and accelerates its geographic reach across the Southeast.

Sage Acquires GoProposal

October 5, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Sage has acquired GoProposal, a UK-based provider of proposal and pricing software for accounting firms, to strengthen its cloud practice management capabilities for accountants. The GoProposal team will join Sage’s global accountants team, enhancing Sage’s product offerings for small and mid-sized accountancy practices.

Closed Loop Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Sage Sustainable Electronics

November 1, 2023

IT Services

Closed Loop Partners, via its Closed Loop Leadership Fund, has acquired a majority stake in Sage Sustainable Electronics, a Columbus, Ohio–based IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider. The investment will provide Sage with capital and access to Closed Loop's circular-economy ecosystem to accelerate growth, expand reuse-and-recovery services, and strengthen its position in North America.