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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
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
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
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
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
DealsDirect - January 2026: Find IT Businesses to Buy
The first DealsDirect of 2026. With a significant number of assets under LOI, there are still assets fielding 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. Find IT businesses to buy today.
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Jan 154 min read
DealsDirect - December 2025: Find IT Acquisition Targets
The last DealsDirect of 2025. Find Digital Marketing, SaaS, and ERP designations in this edition. DealsDirect by IT ExchangeNet is the #1 place to list your IT business for sale in lower-middle market IT Services and Digital Marketing space. Businesses that are listed are being represented by IT ExchangeNet and are for sale. Explore the companies today.
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Dec 16, 20254 min read
BuyersDirect November 2025: Buyers for IT Businesses
View highlighted buyer BX-109 representing a great opportunity to exit into a reputable parent company. BuyersDirect by IT ExchangeNet connects IT business sellers directly to a network of pre-vetted, motivated buyers. Sellers can access strategics, private equity, family offices, and angel investors all without advisory fees. Sellers access targeted buyer profiles and acquisition criteria, ensuring efficient, confidential, and fee-free one-off opportunities for optimized dea
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Nov 15, 20256 min read
DealsDirect - November 2025: IT Acquisition Targets
New assets are available in Digital Marketing, SaaS, and ERP designations. DealsDirect by IT ExchangeNet is the #1 place for finding acquisition targets in lower-middle market IT Services and Digital Marketing space. Businesses that are listed are being represented by IT ExchangeNet and are for sale. Explore the companies today.
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Nov 15, 20254 min read
BuyersDirect October 2025: Find Your Business's Buyer
BuyersDirect by IT ExchangeNet connects IT business sellers directly to a network of pre-vetted, motivated buyers. Sellers can access strategics, private equity, family offices, and angel investors all without advisory fees. Sellers access targeted buyer profiles and acquisition criteria, ensuring efficient, confidential, and fee-free one-off opportunities for optimized deal outcomes.
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Oct 15, 20256 min read
From Lower Interest Rates to Higher Valuations
The Federal Reserve announced yesterday a 25-basis-point cut in interest rates, lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 4% to 4.25%, marking its first rate reduction this year amid signs of a softening labor market and persistent inflation concerns. For owners of IT and digital marketing firms, this move could be pivotal.
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Sep 18, 20253 min read
BuyersDirect September 2025: Find Tech Business Buyers
BuyersDirect by IT ExchangeNet connects IT business sellers directly to a network of pre-vetted, motivated buyers—strategics, private equity, family offices, and angel investors—without advisor fees. Sellers access targeted buyer profiles and acquisition criteria, ensuring efficient, confidential, and fee-free one-off opportunities for optimized deal outcomes.
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Sep 16, 20256 min read
DealsDirect - September 2025: Find IT Companies to Buy
DealsDirect by IT ExchangeNet is the #1 marketplace for buying, selling, or finding acquisition targets in mid-market IT Services and Digital Marketing. Businesses can easily list for sale or discover strategic opportunities among 90,000+ global buyers.
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Sep 15, 20253 min read
How to Make Your MSP Irresistible to Buyers
As consolidation increases across tech-enabled businesses, buyers are now weighing other multipliers alongside EBITDA. The buyers are seeking “operational maturity.” Operational maturity is the measure of a business to function without the business owner, grow, and integrate with a new organization.
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Aug 27, 20252 min read
BuyersDirect August 2025: Find IT Business Buyers
BuyersDirect gives you exclusive access to vetted, motivated buyers from IT ExchangeNet’s trusted buyer network. Connect with serious buyers for one-off business sale opportunities, without paying advisor fees. Our team helps you explore selling your business quickly, efficiently, and on your terms.
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Aug 15, 20256 min read
DealsDirect - August 2025: Find IT Companies to Acquire
Looking to acquire IT or Digital Marketing companies in the lower-middle market? Find acquisition targets using DealsDirect by ITExchangeNet. Subscribe to explore opportunities monthly.
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Aug 15, 20253 min read
You Can't and You Won't Sell Your Business in 2025
You can't and you won't sell your business in 2025. This will soon be a reality. The average M&A timeline in IT spans five to eight months, and as we move through summer, the window to close a transaction in 2025 is narrowing.
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Jul 25, 20252 min read
SilverTech Acquires Paragon Digital Marketing, an IT ExchangeNet Transaction
Today, IT ExchangeNet announced the acquisition of Paragon by SilverTech, a national digital experience agency headquartered in Manchester, NH. Based in Cleveland, Paragon is a digital consultancy focused on customer experience, marketing technology, and digital strategy. For more than 30 years, Paragon has delivered human-centered digital solutions to a wide range of clients in healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and other sectors.
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Jul 24, 20252 min read
Scaling Smart With M&A: First-Time Buyers of Microsoft Companies
Introduction: The Role of M&A for Microsoft Partners For Microsoft partners, M&A is a calculated move to accelerate growth, enhance...
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Jul 19, 20253 min read
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