Communications Systems, Inc. Acquires Ecessa Corporation

CSL Group Acquires EdgeConnect

February 5, 2025

Telecommunications

CSL Group has acquired EdgeConnect, a multi-award-winning specialist in internet connectivity for challenging locations. The deal strengthens CSL's critical IoT connectivity portfolio and expands its presence and solutions for customers in the construction and other demanding sectors.

Johnson Controls Acquires Security Enhancement Systems (SES)

April 19, 2022

Industrial Services

Johnson Controls has acquired Security Enhancement Systems LLC (SES), a provider of mobile-based, keyless access control solutions for critical infrastructure such as telecommunications towers, utilities and data centers. The acquisition expands Johnson Controls' access control and remote-site security capabilities by integrating SES's mobile, cloud and on-premise technologies into its security products portfolio.

Communications Systems, Inc. (JDL Technologies) Acquires IVDesk Operating Assets

November 4, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Communications Systems, Inc. (through its JDL Technologies subsidiary) acquired the operating assets of privately held IVDesk in an all-cash asset purchase ($950,000 at closing plus up to $550,000 earn-out tied to customer retention). The acquisition adds IVDesk's Desktop-as-a-Service private cloud offering and recurring DaaS revenue, expanding JDL/CSI's Services & Support capabilities for SMBs with a focus on financial services.

Saaswedo (EPSA Groupe) Acquires Communication Brokers Inc. (CBI Telecommunications)

March 22, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Saaswedo, a subsidiary of France-based EPSA Groupe, has acquired Communication Brokers Inc. (CBI Telecommunications), a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based telecom expense management (TEMS) and managed services provider. The deal gives Saaswedo a strategic entry into the United States and combines complementary TEMS platforms and consulting capabilities to expand service offerings globally; terms were not disclosed.

Wireless Logic Acquires Arkessa from ECI Partners

November 12, 2020

Telecommunications

Wireless Logic, backed by Montagu, has acquired UK-based IoT connectivity provider Arkessa from private equity firm ECI Partners. The deal (completed Dec. 9) brings Arkessa’s ~50-strong team, eUICC capabilities and more than one million subscriptions into the Wireless Logic group to expand routes-to-market and technical capability in IoT/M2M connectivity.

ECI Partners Invests in CSL

August 3, 2020

Telecommunications

ECI Partners has made an investment in CSL, an international provider of critical M2M and IoT connectivity solutions serving fire, security and telehealth markets. The capital will support CSL’s product innovation, service quality and international expansion while backing organic growth and M&A activity.