Ciena Acquires Tibit Communications and Benu Networks

Blue Mantis Acquires TELigence Partners, Brevin Systems and Calkins Networks

March 26, 2025

IT Services

Blue Mantis has acquired three Vermont-based IT and networking firms — TELigence Partners, Brevin Systems and Calkins Networks — bringing nearly 200 new customers into its portfolio. The deal expands Blue Mantis' carrier, network and managed-services capabilities across the Northeastern U.S., strengthening its offering for mid-market clients in industries such as healthcare and higher education.

Dura-Line (Orbia Connectivity Solutions) Acquires Biarri Networks

October 4, 2022

Telecommunications

Dura-Line, the Connectivity Solutions business of Orbia, has acquired Denver-based Biarri Networks, a provider of fiber-optic network design software and engineering services. The acquisition adds Biarri's data-driven engineering and software capabilities to Dura-Line's infrastructure offerings to deliver more complete end-to-end network design and deployment solutions for telecommunications, transportation and electrical markets.

Belden Inc. Acquires Precision Optical Technologies, Inc.

April 30, 2024

Telecommunications

Belden Inc. has acquired Precision Optical Technologies, Inc. in a transaction announced at approximately $290 million in cash. The deal adds a portfolio of value‑added optical transceivers and fiber products to Belden's Enterprise Solutions segment to broaden its PON and fiber offerings for telcos, MSOs, data centers and enterprise customers; the acquisition was expected to close by end of Q2 2024 and has been completed.

CCi Voice Acquires IP Genie to Expand Northeast Footprint and Municipal Capabilities

November 21, 2024

Telecommunications

CCi Voice, a Redding, Connecticut-based provider of cloud-based voice and unified communications solutions, has acquired IP Genie, a South Windsor phone service company serving municipalities, schools, libraries, nonprofits and businesses across Connecticut. The deal brings IP Genie’s president and seven team members into CCi Voice, adds VoIP/UC capabilities and a no-bid state contract for municipal purchases, and expands CCi Voice’s offerings to include video surveillance and access control.

Circet USA Acquires CACI Communications

January 8, 2025

Telecommunications

Circet USA, the U.S. arm of global network infrastructure provider Circet, has acquired CACI Communications, a Kansas City–area aerial and underground telecom construction contractor. The acquisition expands Circet USA’s capacity and capabilities in fiber optic aerial/underground construction and fiber splicing to better serve national telecom and internet service providers.

Mellanox Technologies Acquires Titan IC

March 3, 2020

Cybersecurity

Mellanox Technologies has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Titan IC, a Belfast-based developer of network intelligence and deep packet inspection acceleration technology. The deal will integrate Titan IC's RXP regular expression processor and team into Mellanox's ConnectX and BlueField SmartNIC/IPU product lines to expand network intelligence, security, and data-analytics capabilities.