Eastern DataComm Acquires OSI Technology (Warren, NJ)

Emerson Acquires Open Systems International (OSI Inc.) for $1.6B

August 27, 2020

Software

Emerson agreed to acquire Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI Inc.) for $1.6 billion in an all-cash transaction to expand its software capabilities for the power industry. The deal brings OSI’s grid management and operations technology software and associated engineering services into Emerson’s automation and software portfolio to accelerate digitization and renewable integration across utilities.

Eastern DataComm Acquires Symbrant Technologies

March 4, 2025

Electrical Services

Eastern DataComm, a safety and communications technology firm and portfolio company of Baymark Partners, has acquired Symbrant Technologies, a New York-based smart technology integrator. The deal expands Eastern DataComm's service offerings and footprint across the New York education sector and broader municipal and commercial markets.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Open Systems Integrators (OSI)

June 19, 2024

Engineering Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed life-safety platform, has acquired Open Systems Integrators (OSI), a Hamilton, New Jersey-based provider of low‑voltage fire, security and AV systems. OSI's CEO Paul Facciolo will remain in place as the company expands Sciens' Northeast footprint and service capabilities across education, healthcare, government and commercial markets.

Eastern Communications Acquires PMC Wireless

November 11, 2025

Telecommunications

Eastern Communications Ltd., a mission-critical communications provider, has acquired Hazlet, New Jersey-based PMC Wireless, a regional public safety communications technology integrator led by the Casciano family. The deal expands Eastern's Tri-State service footprint and brings additional technical capabilities and product categories into Eastern's national distribution network to better serve public safety, utilities, and transportation customers.

Pfingsten-backed NEC Acquires Eastern Communications, LLC

November 2, 2022

Telecommunications

Pfingsten’s portfolio company NEC acquired Eastern Communications, LLC, a Bloomfield, Connecticut-based provider of maintenance, repair and upgrade services for telecommunications infrastructure. The deal—NEC’s third add-on since Pfingsten became majority shareholder in October 2021—closed October 31, 2022; Eastern CEO Steve Slade will retain ownership and join NEC’s executive team as the combined platform expands geographic coverage and service capabilities.

Dunes Point Capital Acquires Majority Interest in Eastern Communications

January 7, 2025

Telecommunications

Dunes Point Capital, LP acquired a majority interest in Eastern Communications, Ltd., a national distributor and technical service provider of mission‑critical communication devices and network infrastructure for public safety agencies. The investment is led by Dunes Point Capital Fund III with co-investors including funds managed by Partners Capital and debt financing from Audax Private Debt, TPG Twin Brook and Manulife; Eastern is headquartered in Queens, New York and employs approximately 200 people.