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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.

Leonard Green & Partners Acquires Majority Stake in ECI Software Solutions

November 19, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Leonard Green & Partners will acquire a majority stake in ECI Software Solutions from funds advised by Apax Partners and The Carlyle Group; financial terms were not disclosed. Funds advised by Apax Partners will retain a minority stake. ECI is a Fort Worth, Texas–based provider of cloud-based ERP and vertical-market SaaS for small and medium-sized businesses, with ~1,700 employees and more than 22,000 customers.

CSL Acquires Caburn Telecom

October 31, 2022

Telecommunications

CSL, a PE-backed European provider of critical IoT connectivity, has acquired Caburn Telecom, a UK-based provider of secure IoT connectivity, SIM management and software. The deal brings Caburn’s proprietary SIM management platform and >1 million live IoT connections into the CSL Group to expand IoT capabilities, scale and geographic reach.

Cinven to acquire majority stake in Euro Techno Com Group from Carlyle

June 3, 2022

Telecommunications

Cinven has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Euro Techno Com Group (ETC Group), a France‑headquartered distributor of telecom and technology infrastructure products, from Carlyle. Founder and CEO Cédric Varasteh would retain a significant stake and Carlyle will reinvest as a minority shareholder; the Group has around 1,100 employees and generates more than €1 billion in annual revenues.

Cleo Acquires ECS International to Expand European Ecosystem Integration Footprint

December 14, 2023

Software

Cleo has acquired ECS International, a Hoorn, Netherlands-based B2B integration technology partner, making ECS a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition gives Cleo a central Continental Europe presence to accelerate adoption of its Cleo Integration Cloud platform and strengthen supply chain integration capabilities across the Benelux and broader European markets.

Corbett Technology Solutions (CTSI) Acquires Integrated Security Solutions Division of Electrical Controls & Maintenance (EC&M)

February 10, 2021

Electrical Services

Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc. (CTSI) acquired the Integrated Security Solutions division of Electrical Controls & Maintenance, Inc. (EC&M), a Mechanicsville, Virginia-based commercial electrical contractor. The acquisition expands CTSI's security systems integration, managed services and UL 2050-certified capabilities—enabling installations in SCIFs—and gives existing EC&M customers access to CTSI's broader integration, audiovisual and critical communications offerings.