Thrive Acquires The Longleaf Network
July 11, 2024
Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider, has acquired The Longleaf Network, a North Carolina–based IT services provider, to expand Thrive’s footprint into the Carolinas. The acquisition gives Longleaf customers access to Thrive’s global SOC, cloud capabilities, and 24x7x365 managed services, while strengthening Thrive’s local presence in North Carolina.
- Buyers
- Thrive
- Targets
- The Longleaf Network
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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