Meriplex Acquires Vergent Communications

Vitruvian Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Meriplex from Clairvest

July 18, 2022

IT Services

Vitruvian Partners has acquired a majority interest in Meriplex Communications, with Clairvest completing a partial realization and retaining a minority stake alongside management and other shareholders who reinvested. The recapitalization positions Meriplex — a US-based managed IT, cybersecurity and network services provider — for its next stage of growth and continued M&A-led expansion across the United States.

Meriplex Acquires Baton Rouge MSP Verma Systems

July 15, 2022

IT Services

Meriplex, a Houston-based managed cybersecurity and IT solutions provider, has completed an asset acquisition of Louisiana-based managed service provider Verma Systems. The acquisition expands Meriplex’s regional presence in Louisiana, adds local talent and capabilities, and enables Meriplex to offer a broader set of IT and security services to Verma Systems’ SMB client base.

NTI Connect Acquires VERTICOM

December 13, 2019

Telecommunications

Chicago-based NTI Connect LLC (PE-backed by ORIX Capital Partners) has acquired Vertical Communications Inc. (VERTICOM), a Dallas-based broadband network engineering and deployment company. The add-on expands NTI's wireless and fiber deployment capabilities and scales its operations across the South-Central United States.

Meriplex Acquires Optimum Networking

November 29, 2021

IT Services

Meriplex announced the asset acquisition of Colorado-based managed services provider Optimum Networking to expand Meriplex’s physical presence and service capabilities in Colorado. The deal brings Optimum’s managed IT, network security, cloud and VoIP services and workforce into Meriplex’s MSP/MSSP platform to provide local, 24x7 managed technology support for regional and Oil & Gas clients.

Meriplex Acquires Houston-Based I.T. Works

April 1, 2019

IT Services

Meriplex, a Houston-based managed solutions provider, has acquired I.T. Works, a Houston and Texarkana-based managed service and security provider founded in 1996. The acquisition expands Meriplex’s security, managed services and cloud capabilities and brings I.T. Works’ customers and leadership (CEO John Powell joins Meriplex as SVP of Managed Services) into the Meriplex brand.

Meriplex Acquires GNT Solutions (Sacramento MSP)

August 24, 2021

IT Services

Meriplex, a Houston-based managed cybersecurity and IT solutions provider, announced the asset acquisition of Sacramento-based managed services provider GNT Solutions. The deal expands Meriplex’s physical presence and customer footprint in Northern California, adding managed IT, cloud/disaster recovery, and network security capabilities and clients focused on small- and medium-sized businesses.