Switchfast Technologies Acquires Axcell Technologies
October 28, 2020
Chicago-based managed services provider Switchfast Technologies has acquired Schaumburg-based Axcell Technologies. The deal brings Axcell's team and clients into Switchfast, with Axcell's former CEO Rick Vines joining Switchfast as Client CIO and the companies reporting strong client and employee retention following the transaction.
- Buyers
- Switchfast Technologies
- Targets
- Axcell Technologies
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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