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Broadwing Capital Acquires CloudScale365

December 17, 2025

IT Services

Broadwing Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm, has acquired CloudScale365 as the inaugural investment in its new IT managed service provider (MSP) platform. CloudScale365 is a Nashville-based provider of managed IT, cloud, hosting, and security solutions for small and medium-sized businesses; the founder will transition to a consulting role and Bret Kidd was named CEO as the company pursues expansion in AI, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.

UPSTACK Acquires Universal Telecommunications and Universal Solutions Providers

April 7, 2022

IT Services

UPSTACK acquired Universal Telecommunications Inc. and sister company Universal Solutions Providers LLC (together, "Universal, the Communications Company") to expand its internet infrastructure advisory and managed services capabilities. Universal's owner Mervyn Gervis will join UPSTACK as a Partner, and Universal's leadership will take senior roles within the combined organization; financial terms were not disclosed.

Ansys Acquires OnScale to Expand Cloud Simulation Portfolio

April 13, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Ansys has signed a definitive agreement to acquire cloud simulation provider OnScale to extend its cloud-native portfolio with OnScale’s web-based user interface and cloud simulation framework. The acquisition will integrate OnScale’s technology into Ansys’ existing cloud offerings to provide device-independent, web-based access to Ansys simulation capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

Cantey Tech Consulting Acquires Unified Network Group

July 27, 2023

IT Services

Cantey Tech Consulting, a Charleston-based IT managed service provider, has acquired the assets of Unified Network Group (UNG), an MSP based in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. The deal expands Cantey Tech's presence in South Carolina and adds UNG's client base and capabilities—particularly around security—into Cantey Tech's larger MSP platform.

ICS Acquires Unified Networking Solutions

March 17, 2022

IT Services

ICS, a portfolio company of ClearLight Partners, has acquired Unified Networking Solutions (UNS), a Raynham, Massachusetts-based provider of managed IT services, hardware/software procurement and implementation. The transaction expands ICS's Northeastern footprint and adds local government, education and commercial clients and capabilities to its managed services offering.

Safeguard Global Acquires Global Upside

January 26, 2022

Staffing & HR

Safeguard Global, a global workforce management company based in Austin, Texas, has acquired Global Upside, a San Jose–based global expansion technology and services firm. The deal expands Safeguard Global’s capabilities—adding entity setup services to its employer-of-record, payroll and workforce platform Global Unity—and extends its coverage into new markets across Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia.