Apple's Big Miss/Multiple MSPs Acquired

5 Channel Partner Updates: Thursday 03 January 2019

Today's channel partner news: Cloud Computing Concepts (C3), CTG, Enertron, EtherneXt, EVOTEK, VC Fred Wilson's 2019 predictions, Jabtech, Microsoft 365, SITO Mobile, Tech-IT, TNG & more.

Managed Accounting Services: AcctTwo Acquires Leap The Pond

AcctTwo acquires Leap the Pond, uniting two Sage Intacct partners that offer managed accounting services, accounting software, and custom-developed applications.

Apple Revenue Warning, Weak iPhone Sales Raise Fresh Economic Concerns

Apple (AAPL) revenue warning blames weak iPhone sales on China economy & trade war. But are the bigger problems smartphone market saturation, iPhone pricing & more?

ExcelRedstone Acquires Kedington for UK IT Services

ExcelRedstone acquires Kedington -- one of the United Kingdom's largest IT services providers.

Wellspring Search Acquires Absolute Web Designs

Wellspring Search acquires Absolute Web Designs, a former computer retailer. This is Wellspring’s third acquisition in the last 12 months.

5 Channel Partner Updates: Wednesday 02 January 2019

Today's channel partner news involves AVI-SPL, CMIT Solutions, Ingram Micro & Apollo, IronOrbit CSP, Plantronics fined, TSR staffing files suit, Windstream sells businesses & more.

Private Equity, Venture Capital Warning Signs for 2019

The New Year starts with fresh warnings about the private equity and venture capital markets, particularly as they pertain to technology and managed service provider (MSP) investments in 2019.

NEC Acquires IT Service Provider for $1.2 Billion

NEC acquires IT service provider KMD for $1.2 billion, gains major public safety, digital transformation and government software expertise in Europe. The valuation: About 10X EBITDA for 2017.

Windstream Sells Consumer EarthLink Business to Private Equity

Windstream sells EarthLink consumer Internet business to private equity firm Trive Capital. Windstream strives to avoid bond defaults while emphasizing SD-WAN, midmarket MSP & unified communications services.

Coreio Buys ServiceNow Partner Tony Grice & Associates

Coreio acquires Tony Grice & Associates (TGA), a ServiceNow partner in the IT service management (ITSM) consulting market.

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