Tracked deals
15
15 tracked deals across 2015-2026.
IT Services Buyers & Acquisitions in Alabama
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
14 strategic · 6 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
6 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- SecureVision LLC (backed by Snowhawk LP) grew into Gulf Coast MDU bulk broadband with acquisitions of IPacket Networks and ENCO’s bulk connectivity business.
- Managed services expansion is a recurring theme, including acquisitions that extend outsourced IT, cloud hosting, cybersecurity, and VoIP capabilities (e.g., CyberlinkASP acquiring Fresh Managed IT).
- Buyers also pursue vertical and operational specialization—such as retail technology deployments and repair (e.g., Oscar W. Larson Company acquiring Capitol Business Equipment, Inc.).
- M&A activity includes both roll-ups/platform builds (e.g., add-on integrations by General Informatics, Dynamic Quest, and Thrive) and capability-focused combinations (e.g., Dinocrates Group acquiring secure networking and communications provider GMSI).
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. | 1 | Provider of open, disaggregated networking and communicat... | Strategic |
| Benford Capital Partners, LLC | 1 | Chicago-based private investment firm focused on niche-ma... | PE |
| C Spire | 1 | Regional telecommunications and technology services provi... | Strategic |
| Circumference Group | 1 | Operationally-focused investment firm providing strategic... | PE |
| CyberlinkASP | 1 | Provides cloud and IT managed services (including virtual... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Dinocrates Group | 1 | Boutique strategy and technology advisory firm serving pu... | Strategic |
| Dynamic Quest | 1 | Managed service provider offering IT, cloud, disaster rec... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Emtec, Inc. | 1 | Global IT consulting firm providing industry-specific dig... | Strategic |
| General Informatics | 1 | Managed services provider delivering managed IT solutions... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Meriplex | 1 | Nationwide managed services and managed security services... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in IT Services in Alabama by Year
Last 7 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- SecureVision LLC, Snowhawk LP
- Target
- IPacket Networks, ENCO's bulk connectivity business
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
SecureVision LLC, backed by Snowhawk, acquired IPacket Networks and ENCO’s bulk connectivity business in separate transactions and successfully integrated both. The deals expand SecureVision’s coverage across key Gulf Coast markets including Destin and Panama City Beach, positioning it as the region’s largest MDU bulk broadband platform serving over 30,000 units.
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January 28, 2026
- Buyer
- CyberlinkASP
- Target
- Fresh Managed IT
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CyberlinkASP, an advanced solutions provider for cloud and IT services, acquired Fresh Managed IT (Fresh IT), a Birmingham, Alabama-based managed services provider serving ~150 customers. The acquisition expands Cyberlink’s managed services footprint in the Southeast and deepens its MSP business, supported by Fresh IT’s outsourced IT capabilities including network/device management, cloud hosting, cybersecurity, and VoIP.
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- Buyer
- Circumference Group
- Target
- Fast Slow Motion
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Circumference Group, an operationally-focused investment firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas, has made an investment in Fast Slow Motion (FSM), a Birmingham-based consultancy specializing in Salesforce and HubSpot implementations. FSM will leverage Circumference Group's strategic and operational expertise to scale the business and expand its services while continuing to serve clients across the United States and Canada.
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July 11, 2023
- Buyer
- General Informatics, Rosewood Private Investments
- Target
- Eministration
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
General Informatics, a Rosewood Private Investments portfolio company, has acquired Eministration, an IT management and consulting firm based in Opelika, Alabama. The add-on expands General Informatics' presence in Alabama and augments its managed services capabilities, including encrypted offsite backup, Microsoft solutions, and virtualization.
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December 12, 2022
- Buyer
- Unosquare
- Target
- Airship
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Unosquare, a global digital engineering firm, has acquired Airship, a Birmingham-based custom software and mobile app development firm, to expand its onshore delivery capabilities and vertical specialization. The deal bolsters Unosquare’s U.S. delivery footprint as it continues scaling its nearshore and onshore engineering services.
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September 29, 2022
- Buyer
- Meriplex
- Target
- F1 Solutions
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Meriplex, a Houston-based managed technology and cybersecurity provider, has acquired F1 Solutions, a veteran-owned managed service provider based in Huntsville, Alabama. The acquisition expands Meriplex’s cybersecurity and government compliance capabilities (including CMMC expertise) and extends its presence in North Alabama.
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- Buyer
- ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- ADVA Optical Networking SE
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. announced the closing of its business combination with ADVA Optical Networking SE. The companies received all required regulatory approvals and shareholder consent, and ADTRAN Holdings became the parent company of ADVA after exchanging tendered ADVA shares for ADTRAN Holdings shares.
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July 7, 2022
- Buyer
- RJ Young
- Target
- Syndesi Solutions
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
RJ Young, a Nashville-based business technology solutions provider, has acquired Alabama-based Syndesi Solutions to expand its managed IT services footprint across the Southeast. Syndesi's employees will join RJ Young's 650+ team while maintaining local operations and offices; the deal strengthens RJ Young's network security, cloud, and IT infrastructure capabilities in the region.
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January 19, 2022
- Buyer
- Oscar W. Larson Company, Trive Capital, SideKick Operators
- Target
- Capitol Business Equipment, Inc.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
Oscar W. Larson Company, a portfolio company of Trive Capital and strategic partner SideKick Operators, has acquired Capitol Business Equipment, Inc. (CBE), a national provider of in-store technology deployments, managed services and repair for point-of-sale, surveillance, network and other retail systems. The add-on strengthens Oscar Larson's service capabilities and national footprint to better serve mid-size to large retail, convenience and QSR operators.
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January 6, 2022
- Buyer
- Thrive
- Target
- InCare Technologies
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Thrive, a NextGen managed services provider, has acquired InCare Technologies, an SMB-focused managed service provider headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The acquisition gives Thrive a regional anchor in the U.S. South to support expansion of its managed cybersecurity, cloud and collaboration services.
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April 9, 2021
- Buyer
- Dynamic Quest, Spire Capital
- Target
- IT 4 the Planet dba Integrated Solutions
- Seller
- Curtis Woods, Aaron Woods
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
Spire Capital-backed Dynamic Quest, a managed service provider, has acquired IT 4 the Planet dba Integrated Solutions, a Birmingham, Alabama-based MSP. The add-on expands Dynamic Quest's geographic presence into Alabama and brings Integrated Solutions' managed IT, disaster recovery and cybersecurity capabilities and customer base onto the Dynamic Quest platform.
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September 10, 2019
- Buyer
- Dinocrates Group
- Target
- Global Management Systems Inc. (GMSI)
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Dinocrates Group, a Rockville, Maryland-based strategy and technology advisory firm, acquired Global Management Systems Inc. (GMSI), a secure networking and communications provider serving federal and commercial markets. The acquisition adds roughly 80 skilled employees and expands Dinocrates' capabilities into mission-critical communications, network engineering and secure mobility for defense and commercial customers.
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- Buyer
- Benford Capital Partners, LLC, Will Daly
- Target
- Atlas RFID Solutions Store, LLC
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Benford Capital Partners, together with industry executive Will Daly and in partnership with Atlas management, has acquired Atlas RFID Solutions Store, a Birmingham-based B2B eCommerce value-added distributor and integrator of RFID tags, readers and equipment. Management will remain as significant investors and Benford and Daly plan to support Atlas' next phase of growth as a platform in the RFID/IoT market.
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June 26, 2018
- Buyer
- C Spire
- Target
- TekLinks
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
C Spire, the Mississippi-based telecom and technology services provider, has acquired Birmingham, Alabama-based TekLinks, a resell, cloud, managed and professional services firm. The deal (terms undisclosed) will integrate TekLinks' operations into C Spire Business Solutions, with TekLinks leadership retaining senior roles as C Spire expands its cloud and managed services capabilities across the Southeast.
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December 3, 2015
- Buyer
- Emtec, Inc.
- Target
- Summit Technology, Inc.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Emtec, Inc. has acquired Summit Technology, Inc., a healthcare-focused consulting and managed services firm based in Athens, Alabama that specializes in Oracle HCM, ERP and Cloud applications. Summit's management and team will join Emtec's Global Services group to expand Emtec's Oracle application capabilities and deepen its presence in the healthcare market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of IT services companies are being acquired in Alabama?
The listed transactions emphasize managed IT/MSP services, cloud and cybersecurity capabilities, secure networking and communications, and technology deployments for retail operators.
Which Alabama cities show up most often in these IT services deals?
Birmingham, Huntsville, Opelika, and Alabama locations tied to regional Gulf Coast coverage appear across the featured acquisitions.
Are investment firms involved in these Alabama IT services acquisitions?
Yes. Investment-backed buyers appear in the examples, including Snowhawk LP supporting SecureVision LLC, Rosewood Private Investments backing General Informatics, and Spire Capital backing Dynamic Quest.
Do the deals focus only on cybersecurity?
No. While cybersecurity is a frequent capability theme, the acquisitions also cover cloud hosting and collaboration, network/device management, VoIP, disaster recovery, and secure communications for federal and commercial markets.
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