TSG Acquires Global NetWatch

GI Partners to Acquire Netwatch

December 17, 2025

Cybersecurity

Netwatch, a global provider of AI-powered remote security monitoring and intervention services, has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by GI Partners. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Netwatch will operate as an independent company within GI Partners’ portfolio.

Global Payments Acquires Worldpay from GTCR and FIS in $24.25 Billion Three-Way Transaction

April 17, 2025

Payments & Fintech

Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) completed the acquisition of Worldpay for $24.25 billion in cash and stock as part of a three-way transaction that also involved FIS. Under the deal, GTCR and FIS sold Worldpay to Global Payments while FIS simultaneously acquired Global Payments’ Issuer Solutions business (formerly TSYS).

Tango Acquires WatchWire

August 9, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Tango, a Dallas-based provider of cloud-based real estate and facilities management software, has acquired WatchWire, a New York City-based sustainability and energy management SaaS provider. The deal—backed by Tango investor Berkshire Partners—adds energy management, emissions tracking and carbon reporting capabilities to Tango's platform; financial terms were not disclosed.

ARG Acquires Global Network Services

August 1, 2022

IT Services

ARG, a McLean, Virginia-based IT channel advisory and managed services firm, has acquired Florida-based Global Network Services (GNS), an IT services agent focused on voice and networking. The acquisition — which closed in August 2022 — expands ARG's geographic footprint and enables GNS to leverage ARG's platform to offer advanced security, cloud and managed services to its clients.

Network Security Group Acquires Waytek Software's Distribution Division

December 20, 2017

Cybersecurity

Network Security Group (NSG), the cybersecurity distribution arm of Temprano Techvestors, acquired the software distribution and value-added resale division of New Jersey-based Waytek Software. The deal adds Waytek's Avast Business line to NSG's partner offerings while Waytek will concentrate on its managed services business.

NetScout Acquires Network General for Approximately $205M

September 20, 2007

Software

NetScout Systems entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Network General Corporation in a transaction valued at approximately $205 million, using a combination of stock, cash and debt financing. The deal (expected to close by early November 2007) will combine NetScout's real-time monitoring capabilities with Network General's packet analysis products, expand product offerings into wireless service providers, and make Network General employees part of NetScout. Silver Lake and TPG are providing or arranging financing and are expected to become NetScout shareholders.