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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
Xobee Networks Partners with Tidal Communications
Today, IT ExchangeNet announced the acquisition of Tidal Communications by Xobee Networks back by O2 Investment Partners. Tidal Communications is a business communications company specializing in traditional and cloud-based phone systems, network infrastructure, and call center solutions. IT ExchangeNet’s deep industry knowledge and unparalleled global network of buyers were instrumental in maximizing Tidal's value.
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Oct 21, 20253 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
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 23, 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
BuyersDirect July 2025: Qualified Buyer Profiles
Find qualified buyers for your business using BuyersDirect. BuyersDirect is an inside look at real buyers from IT ExchangeNet's buyer network. Contact our team to connect for one-off opportunities with Buyers and explore the sale of your business without advisor fees.
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Jul 15, 20256 min read
DealsDirect - July 2025: IT Companies For Sale
Find IT companies for sale using DealsDirect from IT ExchangeNet. The July 2025 edition brings a new digital transformation services company, a managed service provider, and more assets to the market. Submit your NDA and start your acquisition today.
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Jul 15, 20253 min read
2025 Mid-Year M&A Report: Navigating a Dynamic IT and Digital Marketing Landscape
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, IT ExchangeNet is proud to release our comprehensive 2025 M&A Mid-Year Report, offering valuable insights into the evolving mergers and acquisitions market within the IT services and digital marketing sectors. This report is essential reading for business owners, buyers, and sellers looking to understand the forces shaping the lower middle market today.
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Jul 14, 20252 min read
KT2i Boosts Digital Transformation with Acquisition of T4S Partners, an IT ExchangeNet Transaction
KT2i, a digital transformation and enterprise IT consulting company, has announced the acquisition of T4S Partners, a nationally recognized IT and business solutions consulting firm. The transaction was facilitated by IT ExchangeNet.
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Jul 10, 20252 min read
Merging Businesses Without Derailing Operations
The ink is dry, the deal is done, and the press release is out. But as any seasoned M&A leader knows, the real work, and the real risk, now begins. In the IT Services and Digital Marketing sectors, integration is where value is either realized or eroded. Here’s how to ensure your deal delivers on its promise.
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Jul 9, 20253 min read
DealsDirect - May 2025: IT Companies for Sale
The May 2025 edition of DealsDirect demonstrates the strong demand from buyers for IT companies. With all current assets being oversubscribed or under LOI, you can find new assets coming to market soon by clicking "View Full PDF Listing". DealsDirect is the monthly asset newsletter of IT ExchangeNet. IT ExchangeNet has over 25 years of experience, facilitating 260+ M&A transactions in the IT Sector.
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May 14, 20253 min read
Selling Your Business: Why It's More Complex Than Selling Your Home
Selling a business is like selling a house. There are surface-level similarities between selling your house and business. An agent helps you list it, you see offers, there’s due diligence, and a closing. But claiming they are the same is like saying the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are alike because they both play baseball. Technically true. Practically? It couldn’t be more off.
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May 6, 20252 min read
The Power and Pitfalls of The Paperclip Rollup Strategy
In the world of mergers and acquisitions, few strategies stir as much interest, or risk, as the “paperclip rollup.” The rollup strategy approach involves acquiring numerous small businesses within a fragmented industry and consolidating them under one umbrella, often using stock as the primary form of consideration.
The idea? Clip them all together to create something bigger, stronger, and more valuable.
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Apr 30, 20252 min read
The Hidden Value of an M&A Advisor: Why Going For It Alone Can Cost You More Than You Think
When it comes to selling a middle-market business, owners often face a critical decision: Should they hire an M&A advisor or attempt to sell
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Apr 22, 20254 min read
BuyersDirect - April 2025: Find Buyers and Investors for IT Businesses
Find one-off opportunities with qualified buyers in our database using BuyersDirect — a highlight of global buyers seeking IT businesses and their acquisition imperatives. Submit your interest to Assets@itexchangenet.com. There is no fee associated with starting conversations with these buyers.
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Apr 15, 20255 min read
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