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How To Connect Your Digital Marketing Agency with Qualified Buyers
IT ExchangeNet helps owners of US-based digital marketing agencies connect with qualified, motivated buyers through a targeted confidential sell-side process. Our team focuses on lower-middle market agencies and understands how to translate your metrics, client mix, and service capabilities into compelling buyer demand.
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2 days ago2 min read


Univerus Acquires Microsoft Solutions Partner TrellisPoint, an IT ExchangeNet Transaction
TrellisPoint, a Cleveland-based Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Copilot, and Azure consultancy, has been acquired by Univerus. TrellisPoint was advised by IT ExchangeNet.
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6 days ago2 min read


Customer Concentration: The Hidden Risk That Cuts Your Deal Value
When one client drives 20%+ of revenue, buyers see a single point of failure.
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Jul 154 min read


DealsDirect - July 2026: IT Companies for Sale
Browse IT companies for sale in the lower middle market with this month's DealsDirect. Explore blind profiles of MSP, Microsoft Cloud, IT services, and digital marketing businesses for sale, submit an NDA to unlock full details, and try IT ExchangeNet's new free valuation calculator.
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Jul 153 min read


Microsoft License Changes: What Every MSP Seller Should Know
The July Microsoft 365 pricing and packaging changes aren't just a cost story. For Microsoft Partners planning a sale, they signal how buyers will judge your operational discipline, Copilot attach rate, and recurring-revenue quality. Here's what actually moves valuation.
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Jul 14 min read


DealsDirect - June 2026: Find IT Business Acquisition Opportunities
Find IT business acquisition opportunities in the lower middle market with this month's DealsDirect. Browse blind profiles of IT services, MSP, SaaS, and Salesforce/Microsoft practices for sale and submit an NDA to unlock full details.
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Jun 194 min read


The Cost of Waiting: Why Delaying Your Exit Is the Real Risk
The water will not get warmer if you jump late. The cost of waiting to sell your business can't be measured.
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Jun 105 min read


IT ExchangeNet Moves Headquarters to Cleveland's Historic Halle Building
IT ExchangeNet, a leading global M&A advisory firm specializing in middle-market IT services, has officially relocated its headquarters to the iconic Halle Building in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio. This move signals the firm's continued growth and deepened commitment to the Cleveland business community.
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May 262 min read


Deal Structures Closing the Gap With Multiples
Earnouts stage a comeback in early 2026, appearing in roughly 24% of deals.
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May 204 min read


DealsDirect - May 2026: Buy IT Businesses
Buy IT businesses using DealsDirect from IT ExchangeNet. Whether you're a business owner, private equity investor, or strategic acquirer, DealsDirect is your direct line to lower-middle-market opportunities. With over 25 years of experience and a global network of 90,000+ decision makers, IT ExchangeNet empowers you to buy, build, and sell.
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May 153 min read


LanceSoft Acquires SynergisticIT: IT Staffing M&A Advisor IT ExchangeNet Closes Deal
LanceSoft acquires SynergisticIT to expand specialized IT talent and SOW capabilities in financial services. IT ExchangeNet served as the exclusive M&A advisor to SynergisticIT.
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May 133 min read


IT ExchangeNet Named to Axial's 2026 Advisor 100
We are pleased to announce that IT ExchangeNet has been named to Axial's 2026 Advisor 100, a list that recognizes the most active M&A advisors in the lower-middle market.
Axial selects firms based on transaction activity, client outcomes, and overall engagement on its platform. This recognition reflects the work our team has done over the past year advising clients across managed services, IT services, and software transactions.
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Apr 211 min read


DealsDirect - April 2026: Acquire Salesforce, Microsoft, and Other IT Businesses
Explore Salesforce, Microsoft, and other type of IT businesses for sale using DealsDirect from IT ExchangeNet. Whether you're a business owner, private equity investor, or strategic acquirer, DealsDirect is your direct line to lower-middle-market opportunities. With over 25 years of experience and a global network of 90,000+ decision makers, IT ExchangeNet empowers you to buy, build, and sell.
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Apr 153 min read


Pure IP Acquires Vive Communications to Strengthen UCaaS Offering, Advised by IT ExchangeNet
Pure IP, a leading provider of global voice communication solutions, has acquired Vive Communications, a Massachusetts-based UCaaS integrator, in a transaction facilitated by IT ExchangeNet. The acquisition enhances Pure IP's North American client reach and expands its integrated UCaaS capabilities.
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Apr 72 min read


DealsDirect - March 2026: Acquire an IT Business
The March edition of DealsDirect features a new Microsoft Dynamics Partner in EX-841. DealsDirect by IT ExchangeNet is the #1 place to list your IT business for sale in the lower-middle market IT Services and Digital Marketing space. Businesses that are listed are being represented by IT ExchangeNet and are for sale. Find and acquire an IT business today using DealDirect.
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Mar 164 min read


IT ExchangeNet Remains as a Top Sell-Side Advisor in 2026 Rankings
IT ExchangeNet is proud to be recognized as the #3 sell-side M&A advisor on Axial's 2026 Top 50 Lower Middle Market Technology Investors & M&A Advisors list, reinforcing our consistent leadership in the lower middle market technology transaction.
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Mar 142 min read


Everest Group Acquires Commerce Data and AI Platform Glew.io, an IT ExchangeNet Transaction.
Everest Group, a leading global private equity-backed technology organization, has acquired Glew.io, a commerce data and AI-driven analytics platform. The transaction was managed exclusively by IT ExchangeNet, a specialist M&A advisory firm representing IT services, SaaS, and AI-focused founders seeking strategic exits.
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Mar 102 min read


Net at Work Acquires Leading Microsoft Managed Services Provider OnPar Technologies, an IT ExchangeNet Transaction
The transaction, facilitated by IT ExchangeNet, further expands Net at Work's presence in the U.S. Southeast and strengthens its position as a premier provider of Microsoft cloud and managed services for growing mid-market businesses.
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Feb 182 min read


DealsDirect - February 2026: Invest in IT Businesses
The February edition of DealsDirect features two new assets. EX-862 and EX-861 are now available for qualified buyers to submit their interest. DealsDirect by IT ExchangeNet is the #1 place to list your IT business for sale in the lower-middle market IT Services and Digital Marketing space. Businesses that are listed are being represented by IT ExchangeNet and are for sale. Invest in IT businesses using DealsDirect.
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Feb 163 min read


Astreya Acquires Reliant Information Services, an IT ExchangeNet Transaction
Today, IT ExchangeNet announced the acquisition of Reliant Information Services by Astreya. This transaction represents a significant milestone in Astreya's long-term growth strategy centered around providing best-in-class managed IT services. IT ExchangeNet’s deep industry knowledge and unparalleled global network of buyers were instrumental in maximizing Reliant's value.
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Feb 33 min read
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