Tech Data Acquires Specialist Computer Holdings' Distribution Businesses for $350M

Tech Data Acquires DLT Solutions

December 2, 2019

IT Services

Tech Data completed its acquisition of DLT Solutions, a software and cloud solutions aggregator focused on the U.S. public sector, adding public-sector contract vehicles and expertise to Tech Data's channel offerings. The deal (reported purchase price ~$205 million) makes DLT a wholly owned subsidiary and expands Tech Data's capabilities across cloud, cybersecurity, analytics and IT infrastructure for government customers.

TechTarget Acquires Data Science Central

March 4, 2020

Data & Analytics

TechTarget, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTGT) has acquired Data Science Central LLC, a digital publishing and online community focused on data science, machine learning and analytics. The acquisition expands TechTarget’s editorial coverage and audience in the data science/AI market, adding significant community reach and site traffic to its portfolio.

General Datatech Acquires MDS Global IT

September 24, 2024

IT Services

General Datatech (GDT), a portfolio company of HIG Capital, has acquired MDS Global IT to expand GDT’s collaboration and contact center capabilities, including Cisco Unified Collaboration and Unified Contact Center Enterprise expertise. The acquisition adds MDS’s customers across healthcare, retail, banking, technology, and manufacturing to GDT’s client base and strengthens GDT’s global service delivery and scale. Kratos Capital acted as exclusive M&A advisor to MDS; the deal closed on September 24, 2024.

Torch.AI Acquires The DataTech Group

December 7, 2021

Data & Analytics

Torch.AI acquired The DataTech Group, an Illinois-based data warehouse and analytics solutions provider, to strengthen its capabilities and expand support for U.S. Department of Defense and other federal clients. The acquisition brings DataTech’s expertise in data warehousing, decision support systems, and enterprise architecture into Torch.AI’s AI-powered Nexus platform to accelerate federal mission outcomes.

ECI Software Solutions Acquires ES Tech Group

October 7, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

ECI Software Solutions has completed the acquisition of ES Tech Group, a U.K.-based B2B eCommerce software and services company. The deal expands ECI's cloud-based eCommerce portfolio and brings ES Tech's platform and growth-agency capabilities into ECI's suite to better serve SME manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers.

Distribution Solutions Group Acquires Hisco for $269.1M

March 31, 2023

Industrial Services

Distribution Solutions Group (DSG) has completed its $269.1 million acquisition of Hisco, a Houston-based distributor of specialty adhesives, electronic assembly materials and value‑added supply chain services. DSG will combine Hisco with its TestEquity business to expand product and service capabilities across electronics assembly, aerospace/defense and medical end markets; the deal includes up to $12.6 million in earn-outs and $37.5 million in employee retention payments.