IT Services Acquisitions in Georgia

Arctiq has acquired Verinext from Mill Point Capital to create a larger, intelligence-driven technology services platform that expands capabilities across managed services, infrastructure, security, data & AI, and autonomous operations. The deal is supported by Gallant Capital Partners, the majority owner of Arctiq, and aims to scale delivery, geographic reach, and managed services capacity across North America.

Stratix Corporation, a leading provider of Managed Mobility Services, acquired Mobility CG to expand carrier partnerships, device logistics, and lifecycle management capabilities across North America. The transaction broadens Stratix's enterprise and public‑sector offering by combining Mobility CG's carrier expertise with Stratix's OEM relationships and 24x7x365 support.

Solutions II, a Littleton, Colorado-based IT services and cybersecurity firm, has acquired Atlanta-based value-added reseller Vertical VAR to strengthen its Southeast footprint and vertical market capabilities across public safety, healthcare, gaming & hospitality, and commercial enterprise. The deal will allow Vertical VAR to operate as "Vertical VAR, a Solutions II Company," preserving its brand while gaining access to Solutions II's scale and security, managed services, and AI readiness offerings.

MDSi, an Alpharetta-based IT solutions and network deployment provider, is joining PedalPoint Holdings, a U.S. circular economy platform backed by Korea Zinc. The transaction gives MDSi expanded logistics, capital for growth, integrated resale and ITAD services, and access to Korea Zinc's downstream recycling capabilities while providing Korea Zinc portfolio diversification into network infrastructure and IT services.

FFL Partners has completed the merger of its portfolio companies Abacus Group and Medicus IT to form a new multi-vertical managed IT services provider focused on financial services and healthcare. The combined business — led by Abacus CEO Anthony D'Ambrosi — will scale managed services across IT operations, multi-cloud, cybersecurity, data and AI to serve compliance-focused clients; financial terms were not disclosed.

Abacus Group and Medicus IT have merged to form a market-leading managed services and cybersecurity (MSP/MSSP) platform focused on the highly regulated financial services and healthcare verticals. The combined company—backed by private equity firm FFL Partners—will preserve dedicated vertical teams while pursuing scale, operational synergies, and expanded AI and cybersecurity capabilities.

WestView Capital Partners, a Boston-based growth equity firm, has made a strategic growth investment in EyeQ Monitoring to support the company's expansion across core end markets and accelerate development of its analytics and business intelligence capabilities. EyeQ, an Atlanta-based provider of remote video monitoring and security intelligence solutions, will use the capital to scale operations and advance its AI-driven analytics and centralized monitoring platform.

Total Resource Management (TRM), an Alexandria, Virginia–based provider of enterprise asset management and digital transformation services, has acquired Aquitas Solutions, a Roswell, Georgia–based EAM and IoT specialist. The acquisition expands TRM's capabilities across IBM Maximo, SAP PM, TRIRIGA, AspenTech, HxGN, and PTC IoT platforms, enhancing its service offerings in predictive maintenance, cloud-based EAM modernization, and industry-specific accelerators.

One Source, a technology advisory and managed IT services firm, has acquired CT Solutions, a provider of technology consulting and unified communications services, to strengthen its capabilities and expand its presence in the Atlanta metro market. CT Solutions will operate as CT Solutions (a One Source company), giving its clients access to One Source’s broader managed services, partnerships, and resources.

Novatech has acquired United Office Systems (UOS), a 30-year provider of managed print and business technology solutions serving the Atlanta market, to expand Novatech’s nationwide Managed Office footprint. The deal brings UOS’s customers and technical capabilities into Novatech’s broader managed IT, print, cloud software, and cybersecurity offerings, strengthening Novatech’s presence in Atlanta and the Southeast.

Ideal Integrations, a Pittsburgh-based managed services and cybersecurity provider, has completed the acquisition of 1Path, an Atlanta-based managed IT services provider, creating a nationwide managed services platform. The deal, completed with involvement from Frontenac (which has supported Ideal through a prior recapitalization), expands Ideal's cybersecurity capabilities and broadens the combined organization's managed services and cloud offerings.

Cherry Bekaert has acquired ArcherPoint, a Microsoft Certified Solutions partner that provides ERP implementation, integration, development and support services. The deal strengthens Cherry Bekaert's ERP and Microsoft Dynamics capabilities, adds approximately $32 million of revenue, and expands the firm's footprint into Canada.

Loop, an SCI company based in Augusta, Georgia, has acquired Moorecroft Systems, an Alpharetta-based IT staffing and consulting firm. The deal closed Oct. 11; terms were not disclosed and the acquisition was driven by Moorecroft's founder retirement and the strategic fit to expand Loop's IT staffing and ERP consulting capabilities.

UFS, the bank technology outfitter based in Grafton, Wisconsin, has acquired Safe Systems, a compliance-focused IT and security services provider serving community banks and credit unions. The acquisition expands UFS's managed IT, cybersecurity and compliance capabilities and combines the organizations to serve nearly 400 financial institutions nationwide; financial terms were not disclosed.

Trilliad, a Growth Services Provider backed by industry veterans David Williams and Craig Dempster, has acquired Sercante, a Salesforce consulting firm. The acquisition expands Trilliad’s sales and marketing technology capabilities and integrates Sercante’s Salesforce expertise into Trilliad’s service offerings.

Connext, a portfolio company of Garden City Equity, has acquired Trextel, a managed services provider focused on enterprise connectivity, mobility, security and IoT. The deal reunites Connext's deployment and field services capabilities with Trextel's managed services to create an end-to-end IT deployment and managed-services platform serving national chains and multi-site retailers.

Falfurrias Growth Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity fund, has made a growth equity investment in NPI, an Atlanta-based provider of data-driven IT procurement solutions. The capital will fund NPI's investment in AI-powered technology, enhanced products, and expanded sales and marketing to accelerate growth.

Momentum, a global managed cloud and network services provider based in Atlanta, has acquired Asset Black, a Savannah, Georgia-based managed network provider. The acquisition strengthens Momentum’s managed network and SD-WAN capabilities and brings Asset Black’s leadership (CEO Mark Weeks) into Momentum’s executive team to drive sales in the financial services vertical; terms were not disclosed.

AppDirect has acquired ADCom Solutions' Network Operations Center (NOC) and its VEEUE monitoring platform. The deal gives AppDirect the capability to offer managed network and infrastructure services through its channel of technology advisors, expanding its managed services portfolio and white-label monitoring capabilities for partners and customers.

BlueAlly Technology Solutions, a Source Capital portfolio company, has acquired Atlanta-based Microsoft partner B2B Technologies to expand its cloud and Microsoft-focused services. The add-on strengthens BlueAlly's capabilities in Azure, Microsoft 365, application modernization, security and managed services while deepening vendor alliances.

Funds managed by Harvest Partners Ascend have acquired a majority stake in Sparq, a U.S.-based outsourced digital engineering provider headquartered in Atlanta. Bain Capital Double Impact remains an investor; the partnership will fund Sparq’s geographic expansion and capability build-out as Harvest Partners Ascend pursues a buy-and-build strategy.

Momentum ECM acquired Deau Information Services (also known as Deau Document Scanning Solutions), effective May 18, 2023. The transaction — terms not disclosed — brings Deau's team and 60+ clients into Momentum, expanding Momentum's Laserfiche-enabled document scanning and information management capabilities.

Coretelligent, a PE-backed managed IT and cybersecurity provider, has acquired NetCom Systems, Inc., a Roswell, Georgia-based managed services firm with 36 years of regional experience. The deal, announced jointly with Coretelligent investor Norwest Equity Partners, expands Coretelligent's service capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Southern United States; financial terms were not disclosed.

Park Place Technologies has acquired the TPM and Professional Services assets (global services division) of CentricsIT, strengthening Park Place’s professional services, project management and IT lifecycle capabilities. CentricsIT will retain its server, storage and networking resale business following the asset sale; the deal enhances Park Place’s IMAC, ITAD, remote-hands and deployment service offerings and adds a professional services portal and experienced PMO staff.

Evernex has acquired XSi (XS International), a US-based third-party maintenance (TPM) and IT lifecycle services provider, expanding Evernex’s presence and delivery capabilities in the United States with a hub in Atlanta/Alpharetta, Georgia. The deal strengthens Evernex’s data-center maintenance, ITAD and network equipment expertise and broadens its reach into additional markets via XSi’s local personnel and customers.

LLR Partners completed an equity recapitalization of Stratix Corporation, a U.S.-based provider of Managed Mobility Services (MMS). Tailwind Capital sold its majority stake but will remain a minority investor, and Stratix's CEO Louis Alterman and the existing management team will continue to lead the company to support continued growth and scaling.

Smart ERP Solutions, a holding of Third Century Investment Associates II, LP, has acquired S2 IT Group, LLC. The Alpharetta, Georgia-based Oracle-focused software consulting firm was sold in a deal that closed August 3, 2022; Generational Equity advised the seller.

Atlanta-based Garden City Companies made a strategic growth investment in Connext, an Atlanta-headquartered IT deployment company that supports large multi-site retailers and national chains. The investment will help Connext accelerate growth, form strategic partnerships, and expand its large-scale deployment capabilities across the U.S.

Park Place Technologies has acquired Riverstone Technology, an Atlanta-based third-party maintenance and support provider founded in 2016. The deal expands Park Place's third-party maintenance and managed services capabilities—bringing Riverstone’s ~475-client global base, automated monitoring and managed services offerings into Park Place’s portfolio (Park Place is PE-backed by Charlesbank Capital Partners and GTCR).

Accenture has acquired Advocate Networks, a Technology Business Management (TBM) consultancy and managed services provider, from majority owner Spire Capital Partners. Advocate's ~85-person team and TBM capabilities will join Accenture's Technology Strategy & Advisory practice to expand its TBM, FinOps and cloud/digital transformation offerings. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The Acacia Group, a specialist investment firm focused on digital transformation, has acquired The Baer Group, an Atlanta-based technology consulting and services firm. The Baer Group will form a new platform within Acacia’s portfolio to scale its technical talent network and expand capabilities across ERP, cloud integration and data transformation for commercial and government clients.

Flex Technology Group (FTG), with backing from multi-family office Oval Partners, has acquired Standard Office Systems of Atlanta (SOS). SOS will become a platform company to anchor FTG's expansion into the Southeast; Bryan Ammons and the existing SOS leadership will remain as equity holders and continue to run the business.

Synoptek, a global business and technology consulting firm, has acquired Macquarium, a digital customer experience agency based in Atlanta. The acquisition expands Synoptek's customer-centric capabilities by combining Macquarium's expertise in engagement, conversion and retention with Synoptek's global IT transformation and managed services resources.

Park Place Technologies has acquired Reliant Technology, a third-party maintenance, support and hardware provider based in Atlanta, Georgia. The acquisition adds Reliant's hardware inventory to Park Place's Curvature division and expands Park Place's third-party maintenance and managed services capabilities for Reliant's nearly 500 clients.

Deloitte has acquired BIAS Corporation, a cloud consulting firm and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure specialist, to strengthen its end-to-end Oracle cloud transformation and migration capabilities. 7 Mile Advisors served as exclusive sellside advisor to BIAS, which operates in the United States and India and provides implementation, managed services, and cloud operations.

MSouth Capital, an Atlanta-based private investment firm, has provided ProArch with a $25 million debt and minority equity growth investment to accelerate product development, expand delivery capabilities, and support inorganic growth. The funding will help ProArch scale its cloud, cybersecurity, and data/AI managed services and pursue acquisitions aligned with its strategy.

FFL Partners, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, completed a significant investment in Optomi Professional Services, a 100% U.S.-based provider of IT consulting, staff augmentation (Optomi) and domestic rural outsourcing (Provalus). The partnership will support OPS' growth plans — including expanding Provalus delivery centers and broadening Optomi's IT consulting and managed services reach — with financial terms not disclosed.

Logically, a national managed IT services provider and platform backed by The Riverside Company, acquired Halski Systems, a Gainesville, Georgia-based managed services provider. The add-on expands Logically's footprint in the Southeast and augments its managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and telecom capabilities across verticals including healthcare, manufacturing, construction and automotive.

Fresche Solutions has acquired Abacus Solutions LLC, a Marietta, Georgia-based provider of IBM i cloud, managed services and infrastructure solutions, making Fresche the world's largest end-to-end IBM i (AS/400) provider. The deal expands Fresche's portfolio to include hosting, enterprise and entry cloud, high-availability, disaster recovery and backup services, and strengthens its North American footprint; Fresche is backed by private equity firm American Pacific Group.

Compasso UOL, a Brazilian digital transformation company, has acquired Content Thread, a US-based digital agency specializing in Adobe Experience Cloud, to strengthen its content management and user experience capabilities. The acquisition expands Compasso UOL's presence in the North American market and adds Adobe Experience Manager expertise to its portfolio.

WestView Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, has made a minority growth investment in Invisors, an Atlanta-headquartered Workday services partner. The investment will fund Invisors' five-year growth plan to expand services, solutions and team capabilities while Invisors' six partners remain majority owners and WestView joins the board.

Cognizant has acquired the digital engineering assets of Hunter Technical Resources, a privately held IT staffing and digital engineering firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The asset purchase expands Cognizant's U.S. digital engineering talent network and strengthens its capabilities in full-stack development, machine learning, DevOps, systems architecture and data science.

Anexinet Corporation, a Mill Point Capital portfolio company, has agreed to acquire Light Networks, an Atlanta-based provider of UCaaS, CCaaS and network/telecom solutions. The add-on expands Anexinet’s contact center, collaboration and networking capabilities while deepening its footprint in the U.S. Southeast.

Atmosera, an Azure Expert MSP based in Oregon, has acquired Atlanta-based Wintellect, a software development, Azure DevOps, Data & AI and IT training firm. The deal expands Atmosera’s application development, DevOps, data and training capabilities to create a full‑service Microsoft Azure offering for enterprise clients.

WorkSmart has acquired LAN Systems, a full-service IT support firm based in Berkeley Lake, Georgia; the transaction closed on February 28, 2021, and Cogent Growth Partners served as the intermediary. Financial terms were not disclosed; the seller was LAN Systems' CEO/owner Mary Hester, who pursued an exit while prioritizing a good cultural fit for clients and employees.

Tulsa-based managed network and cybersecurity provider SageNet has acquired Convergent, a digital signage products and services provider headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia and formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. The deal brings Convergent's DSaaS platform, managed services and data-integration capabilities into SageNet's nationwide managed services and cybersecurity platform to expand SageNet's digital experience offerings for large retailers, healthcare, financial services and government customers.

Aprio, a top-50 CPA-led business advisory firm, has acquired digital transformation and cybersecurity consultancy Syzygy Solutions and IT staffing firm Velossent. Twenty-five team members from the two companies will join Aprio's Advisory Services group, and the founders of Syzygy and Velossent are joining Aprio as executive leaders to expand the firm's digital, data & analytics, privacy and security, and talent offerings.

HSO has acquired SAGlobal, Inc. and its 360 Solutions Group; the acquired business will operate as HSO ProServ as part of HSO US. The deal adds Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform implementation capabilities and vertical solutions for professional services firms, accelerating HSO's industry capability and North American expansion.

K2 Partnering Solutions has acquired The Crevalle Group, a Salesforce partner based in Atlanta, Georgia. The acquisition (completed December 31, 2020) expands K2's footprint and capabilities within the Salesforce ecosystem across North America by adding Crevalle's staff augmentation, managed services and staffing capabilities.

Motus, a Boston-based provider of mobile workforce reimbursement and management solutions, has acquired Augusta, Georgia–based Vision Wireless, a telecom expense management (TEM) and managed mobility services (MMS) provider. The acquisition expands Motus's mobile device and remote work offerings by adding Vision Wireless's TEM/MMS capabilities and customer relationships with large enterprise clients.