Brightworks IT (Cloud Equity Group) Acquires Key Technology Solutions
December 5, 2022
Cloud Equity Group-backed Brightworks IT has acquired Key Technology Solutions, a Michigan-based managed service provider (MSP). The deal is an add-on acquisition as part of Cloud Equity Group and Brightworks IT's roll-up strategy to consolidate managed IT services firms, expand geographic coverage, and strengthen technical capabilities.
- Buyers
- Brightworks IT, Cloud Equity Group
- Targets
- Key Technology Solutions
- Platforms
- Brightworks IT
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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