Capestone (OptConnect) Acquires Next Era

OptConnect Acquires Capestone as Add-on to Expand into Europe

January 2, 2024

Telecommunications

OptConnect, a Graham Partners portfolio company, has acquired Leiden-based Capestone, a provider of 4G/5G IoT connectivity, hardware distribution, and managed wireless services across Europe. The add-on expands OptConnect's global managed connectivity platform, adding European reach, local carrier relationships, and Comgate-branded IoT software and services to support more end markets and over 1,000 channel partners.

iC Consult Group Acquires Kapstone Technologies LLC

October 4, 2022

Cybersecurity

iC Consult Group, a Carlyle Group portfolio company, has acquired Kapstone Technologies LLC, a Somerset, New Jersey–based provider of identity and security managed services. The acquisition expands iC Consult's managed services and offshore capabilities (notably in India) and strengthens its U.S. execution capacity in Identity & Access Management (IAM).

OptConnect (Graham Partners) Acquires M2M DataGlobal

February 6, 2024

Telecommunications

OptConnect, a Graham Partners portfolio company, has completed an add-on acquisition of Chile-headquartered M2M DataGlobal. The deal expands OptConnect's managed wireless IoT connectivity platform into Latin America, adding managed connectivity, hardware, and telematics capabilities across multiple countries in the region.

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.

New Era Technology Acquires Comstar Technologies from Wincove Private Holdings

April 8, 2022

IT Services

New Era Technology, a global IT managed services provider, has acquired Comstar Technologies, a West Chester, Pennsylvania-based provider of cloud-based phone systems, managed IT services, network infrastructure and cabling, and building systems integration. The seller was Wincove Private Holdings, which had recapitalized Comstar in 2017 and supported several acquisitions as the company shifted toward recurring cloud-based services.

EarthLink Acquires Nextera Communications

October 1, 2024

Telecommunications

EarthLink has acquired Nextera Communications, a Minnesota-based provider of fixed wireless, voice, and data solutions, to expand its business internet and fixed wireless footprint in the Midwest. The deal brings Nextera's employees, services, and customers into EarthLink Business and is effective immediately; financial terms were not disclosed.