UPSTACK Acquires Digital Planet Communications
September 27, 2022
UPSTACK has acquired Digital Planet Communications Inc., a St. Paul-based telecom and technology agency. As part of the deal Digital Planet leaders Shawn Schmidt, Brent Killen and Jonathan Watkins will join UPSTACK's advisory team to expand UPSTACK's service capabilities and customer support for SMB, midmarket and enterprise clients.
- Buyers
- UPSTACK
- Targets
- Digital Planet Communications Inc.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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