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    <title>Gui Carlos, CFA | MSP & MSSP M&A Advisor | Walden M&A</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Trace3's acquisition of Zivaro, marking Apollo-backed platform's strategic entry into federal government IT services market.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Netrio Acquires SUCCESS Computer Consulting: Northeast Expansion]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Xerox Acquires ITsavvy: Strategic Services Expansion]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 20 MSP Acquires UNI Computers: Platform Expansion]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ntiva Acquires The Purple Guys: PE Platform Expansion]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 20 MSP Acquires Blue Cactus Consulting: Geographic Expansion]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[360 Advanced Acquires GoldSky Security: Compliance Convergence]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of 360 Advanced's acquisition of GoldSky Security MSSP to expand cybersecurity and compliance capabilities in February 2024.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wipro Limited Acquires Aggne: Insurtech Domain Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Wipro Limited's $66M acquisition of Aggne, strengthening capabilities in insurance technology implementation and managed services.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[TowerBrook Capital Partners Acquires CBTS: Enterprise MSP Platform]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of TowerBrook Capital Partners' acquisition of CBTS, an enterprise IT services provider and managed service provider.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Accenture Acquires Navisite: Cloud Modernization Play]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Accenture's acquisition of Navisite managed cloud services provider to strengthen enterprise cloud capabilities and modernization offerings.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CloudScale365 Acquires Your Tech Team LLC: Platform Expansion Play]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of CloudScale365's acquisition of Your Tech Team LLC, a high-growth MSP with 32.3% annual growth rate and 23 employees.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 20 MSP Acquires Data Tech Cafe: Strategic Growth Continues]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of The 20 MSP's acquisition of Data Tech Cafe's managed IT division as part of their ongoing strategic growth initiative.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[efex Acquires Priority 1 IT: Healthcare Sector Play]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of efex's acquisition of Priority 1 IT, continuing the Australian tech consultancy's buy-and-build strategy in Queensland healthcare.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Celerity Acquires Ranger4: AI Capability Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Celerity's acquisition of Ranger4, adding IBM AI services expertise to BGF-backed platform's technology capabilities.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Thrive Acquires Safety Net: Michigan Market Entry]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Thrive's acquisition of Safety Net, expanding the PE-backed platform's geographic footprint into Michigan's MSP market.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[US Signal Acquires OneNeck IT Solutions: Expanding Data Center Reach]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of US Signal's acquisition of OneNeck IT Solutions, expanding nationwide data center footprint and hybrid IT capabilities.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FusionTek Acquires DPE Systems: Expanding IT Capabilities]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of FusionTek's acquisition of DPE Systems, expanding IT service capabilities in the Washington MSP market.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 20 MSP Acquires Sublime Computer Services: Florida Market Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of The 20 MSP's acquisition of Sublime Computer Services, expanding their national platform into the Florida market.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Thrive Acquires The Longleaf Network: Southeast Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Thrive's acquisition of The Longleaf Network to expand Southeast presence and strengthen cybersecurity capabilities in 2024.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[ReachOut Technology Acquires Singer Networks: Diversity-Focused Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of ReachOut Technology's acquisition of Singer Networks LLC, highlighting strategic expansion and female leadership in MSP M&A.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 20 MSP Acquires Tech Junkies MSP: Aggressive Rollup Continues]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of The 20 MSP's acquisition of Tech Junkies MSP as part of their 33-deal rollup strategy in the Midwest MSP market.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 20 MSP Acquires Matrix Solutions: Southeast Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of The 20 MSP's acquisition of Matrix Solutions as part of strategic Southeast expansion and multi-regional growth strategy.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 20 MSP Acquires CyberSecure IT Solutions: Aggressive Roll-Up Strategy]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of The 20 MSP's acquisition of CyberSecure IT Solutions as part of their aggressive roll-up strategy completing 19 acquisitions in under a year.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 20 MSP Acquires Accurate Computer Solutions: Texas Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of The 20 MSP's acquisition of Accurate Computer Solutions as part of strategic expansion into Texas MSP market.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 20 MSP Acquires Collabrance: Florida Market Entry]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of The 20 MSP's acquisition of Collabrance, expanding GreatAmerica's MSP platform into Florida's SMB market.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Technology consultancy efex continues acquisition spree with Priority 1 deal]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[NEC buys Melbourne-based cloud and data consultancy Exco Partners]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[NEC acquires Melbourne cloud consultancy showing strategic buyer interest in MSPs.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fortra acquires offensive UK cybersecurity training firm]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Cybersecurity platform acquiring UK training firm to expand offensive security services.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Court Square Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in CallTower]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[PE firms investing in unified communications providers adjacent to MSP services.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Court Square acquires cloud communications firm CallTower from BV Investment]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[PE firm acquires cloud communications provider, showing continued interest in adjacent IT services.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Celerity continues growth and expansion programme with Ranger4 acquisition]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Celerity continues growth program with Ranger4 acquisition in northwest region.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Celerity acquires IBM AI services specialist Ranger4]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[PE-backed MSP acquires IBM AI services specialist - strategic tech capability expansion.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BizCap® Secures $11.75M Acquisition Financing for Confidential IT Services Firm]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[$11.75M acquisition financing shows debt capital available for IT services deals.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BizCap: $11.75 Million Financing Secured For IT Services Firm Acquisition]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Acquisition financing available for IT services deals signals active lending market for MSPs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Charter Technologies Acquires BNMC: Platform Expansion Play]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of New Charter Technologies' acquisition of BNMC MSP, examining strategic rationale and valuation implications for the MSP M&A market.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Charter Technologies Acquires Netropole: Pacific Northwest Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of New Charter Technologies' acquisition of Netropole, expanding the PE-backed platform's national MSP footprint into the Pacific Northwest.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Magna5 Acquires FullScope IT: Platform Expansion Strategy]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Magna5's acquisition of FullScope IT, expanding their national MSP platform backed by Gryphon Investors.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NWN Carousel Acquires Leverage Information Systems: Federal Market Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of NWN Carousel's acquisition of Leverage Information Systems, strengthening federal market capabilities and crossing $1B milestone.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NexusTek Acquires Enterprise Solutions Providers: Platform Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of NexusTek's acquisition of Enterprise Solutions Providers as part of Abry Partners' MSP consolidation strategy.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Charter Technologies Acquires Dynamic Edge: Michigan Market Entry]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/new-charter-technologies-acquires-dynamic-edge-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of New Charter Technologies' acquisition of Dynamic Edge MSP, expanding Oval Partners' platform into Michigan market through strategic rollup.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 20 MSP Acquires Level 10 Technology: DC Market Entry]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/the-20-msp-acquires-level-10-technology-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of The 20 MSP's acquisition of Level 10 Technology, expanding the PE-backed platform's footprint into Washington DC's strategic market.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[LightEdge Acquires Connectria: Midwest Platform Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/lightedge-solutions-acquires-connectria-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of LightEdge Solutions' acquisition of Connectria to expand geographic footprint and service capabilities in managed services market.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 20 MSP Acquires The Computing Edge: Aggressive Rollup Continues]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/the-20-msp-acquires-the-computing-edge-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of The 20 MSP's acquisition of The Computing Edge as part of their aggressive 19-deal rollup strategy in under a year.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 20 MSP Acquires Drivetech: Triple-Play Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/the-20-msp-acquires-drivetech-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of The 20 MSP's acquisition of Drivetech as part of strategic triple-play expansion in Northeast MSP market consolidation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Netsurit Acquires iTeam Consulting: Arizona Market Entry]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/netsurit-acquires-iteam-consulting-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Netsurit's acquisition of iTeam Consulting LLC, expanding global MSP's North American presence in Arizona SMB market.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Integris Acquires Network People: Florida Market Entry]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/integris-acquires-network-people-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Integris' acquisition of Network People, expanding OMERS-backed platform into Florida MSP market with geographic growth strategy.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Variance Raises $21.5M for Compliance Investigation Platform Powered by AI Agents]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/variance-raises-215m-for-compliance-investigation-platform-p</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Compliance tech vendor raises $21.5M, showing investor appetite for AI-powered security solutions.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[RAY·ALLEN Acquires Paratira]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/rayallen-acquires-paratira</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[RAY·ALLEN acquires Paratira to expand platform suite, showing technology consolidation trend.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Logiq swoops Savient in first-ever acquisition]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/logiq-swoops-savient-in-first-ever-acquisition</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Logiq makes first acquisition with Savient purchase, showing new entrant consolidation activity.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Linx Security Raises $50 Million for Identity Security and Governance]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/linx-security-raises-50-million-for-identity-security-and-go</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Linx Security raises $50M for identity security, showing strong investor interest in cybersecurity.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[GDC IT Solutions Announces Strategic Asset Acquisition of Global Help Desk Services, Inc., Expanding 100% U.S.-Based Outsourced IT Service Desk Capabilities]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/gdc-it-solutions-announces-strategic-asset-acquisition-of-gl</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[GDC IT Solutions acquires Global Help Desk Services to expand U.S.-based service desk capabilities.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[GDC IT Solutions Acquires Global Help Desk Services]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/gdc-it-solutions-acquires-global-help-desk-services</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[GDC IT Solutions acquires Global Help Desk Services to expand U.S.-based service desk capabilities.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[efex Acquires Priority 1 IT to Strengthen Healthcare MSP Capabilities]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/efex-acquires-priority-1-it</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[efex acquires Priority 1 IT, strengthening their healthcare vertical and regional managed services presence. Analysis of what this deal means for MSP owners.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dev IT Strengthens Business Focus and Unlock the Value Through Transfer of ByteSIGNER and Talligence]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/dev-it-strengthens-business-focus-and-unlock-the-value-throu</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dev IT divests ByteSIGNER and Talligence to focus core business and unlock value.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Court Square Capital Partners Announces Acquisition of CallTower]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/court-square-capital-partners-announces-acquisition-of-callt</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[PE firm acquires cloud communications provider - adjacent managed services sector activity.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[BV Investment Partners Sells CallTower]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/bv-investment-partners-sells-calltower</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[PE firm exits UCaaS provider showing strong returns in communications sector.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Braiin Limited (Nasdaq: BRAI) Enters India with VIS Networks Acquisition]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/braiin-limited-nasdaq-brai-enters-india-with-vis-networks-ac</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Braiin acquires VIS Networks to enter India market, showing international expansion activity.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[BizCap Secures $11.75MM Acquisition Financing for Confidential IT Services Firm]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/bizcap-secures-1175mm-acquisition-financing-for-confidential</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[BizCap provides $11.75M acquisition financing for confidential IT services firm.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[BizCap Secures $11.75M To Support Strategic IT Services Acquisition]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/msp-ma/news/bizcap-secures-1175m-to-support-strategic-it-services-acquis</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[BizCap raises $11.75M for IT services acquisition, showing active acquisition financing market.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Zakhem International Acquires ERGOS Technology Partners: Strategic Growth Play]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/zakhem-international-acquires-ergos-technology-partners-2025</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Zakhem International's acquisition of ERGOS Technology Partners, a 236-employee MSP with 13.6% annual growth rate.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Wide Technology Acquires Softchoice: Expanding North American Reach]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/world-wide-technology-acquires-softchoice-2025</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of World Wide Technology's $1.25B acquisition of Softchoice, expanding their North American IT solutions capabilities and market presence.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[FusionTek Acquires US Resources Inc: Service Portfolio Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/fusiontek-acquires-us-resources-2025</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of FusionTek's acquisition of US Resources Inc to enhance managed service offerings and expand capabilities in the MSP market.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Future Standard Acquires Velonex Technologies: Platform Expansion Play]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/future-standard-acquires-velonex-technologies-2025</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Future Standard's acquisition of Velonex Technologies to expand managed services platform through majority stake purchase.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Harbor IT Acquires ZAG New England: Agribusiness Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/harbor-it-acquires-zag-technical-services-2025</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Harbor IT's acquisition of ZAG New England Network Solutions to expand critical infrastructure practice in agribusiness sector.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[CDW Acquires Mission Cloud Services: AWS Partnership Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/cdw-acquires-mission-cloud-services-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of CDW Corporation's acquisition of Mission Cloud Services Inc., strengthening cloud capabilities and AWS partnership in 2024.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blue Mantis Acquires Colligio: Unified Communications Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/blue-mantis-acquires-colligio-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Blue Mantis's acquisition of Colligio, expanding into unified communications and collaboration services for MSP platform growth.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dataprise Acquires 360IT Partners: East Coast Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/dataprise-acquires-360it-partners-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Dataprise's acquisition of 360IT Partners, expanding Trinity Hunt-backed platform's Virginia presence in Hampton Roads market.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blue Mantis Acquires SME Solutions Group: Data Analytics Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/blue-mantis-acquires-sme-solutions-group-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Blue Mantis's acquisition of SME Solutions Group to launch dedicated data enablement and analytics practice with AI capabilities.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kingsway Financial Acquires Image Solutions: Portfolio Diversification Play]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/kingsway-financial-acquires-image-solutions-llc-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Kingsway Financial's $19.5M acquisition of Image Solutions LLC, marking strategic expansion into managed services sector.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[ConnectWise Acquires SkyKick: Cloud Migration Play]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/connectwise-acquires-skykick-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of ConnectWise's acquisition of SkyKick cloud migration platform, strengthening MSP software portfolio with Microsoft 365 capabilities.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[ConnectWise Acquires Axcient: Expanding Data Protection Portfolio]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/connectwise-acquires-axcient-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of ConnectWise's acquisition of Axcient to strengthen business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities for MSPs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[CompassMSP Acquires BlackPoint IT Services: Platform Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/compassmsp-agellus-acquires-blackpoint-it-services-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of CompassMSP's acquisition of BlackPoint IT Services, backed by Agellus Capital in September 2024.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dataprise Acquires Phoenix IT: Cyber Response Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/dataprise-acquires-phoenix-it-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Dataprise's acquisition of Phoenix IT, adding cyber incident response capabilities and Arizona market presence to PE-backed platform.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Evergreen Services Group Acquires The Longleaf Network: 100th Acquisition Milestone]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/evergreen-services-group-acquires-the-longleaf-network-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Evergreen Services Group's acquisition of The Longleaf Network, marking the PE-backed platform's 100th MSP acquisition milestone.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dataprise Acquires Hooks Systems: Southeast Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/dataprise-acquires-hooks-systems-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Dataprise's acquisition of Hooks Systems to expand East Coast footprint and strengthen Southeast market presence in North Carolina.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cantey Tech Consulting Acquires Network Computing Group: Southeast Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/cantey-tech-consulting-acquires-network-computing-group-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Cantey Tech Consulting's acquisition of Network Computing Group, expanding LNC Partners' Southeast MSP platform strategy.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Evergreen Services Group Acquires Omnyon: Platform Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/evergreen-services-group-acquires-omnyon-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Evergreen Services Group's acquisition of Omnyon MSP in April 2024, examining strategic rationale and market implications.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Evergreen Services Group Acquires i-Tech Support: Platform Expansion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.guicarlos.com/deals/evergreen-services-group-acquires-i-tech-support-2024</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Evergreen Services Group's acquisition of i-Tech Support MSP, backed by Alpine Investors for platform growth and geographic expansion.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of DHH's acquisition of BLS managed cybersecurity provider - strategic expansion into growing security services market.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Charter Technologies Acquires Element Technologies: Legal Vertical Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of New Charter Technologies' acquisition of Element Technologies, adding legal industry expertise to Oval Partners-backed platform.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Integris Acquires 1nteger Security: Cybersecurity Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Integris's acquisition of 1nteger Security, strengthening cybersecurity capabilities in OMERS-backed MSP's billion-dollar growth strategy.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Charter Technologies Acquires Verus: Midwest Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of New Charter Technologies' acquisition of Verus MSP, expanding the PE-backed platform's geographic footprint into the Midwest market.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blue Mantis Acquires North Shore Data Services: Networking Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Blue Mantis's acquisition of North Shore Data Services to strengthen networking capabilities and expand service offerings.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blue Mantis Acquires TELigence Partners: Network Services Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Blue Mantis's acquisition of TELigence Partners as part of strategic triple acquisition to expand network and carrier services capabilities.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of 11:11 Systems' acquisition of Sungard AS Recovery Services disaster recovery MSP. Strategic rationale and valuation insights.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[11:11 Systems Acquires iland: Cloud Infrastructure Expansion]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blue Mantis Acquires Brevin Systems: Network Services Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Blue Mantis's acquisition of Brevin Systems as part of triple acquisition strategy to expand network and carrier services in Vermont.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ITS Acquires Black Breach: Cybersecurity Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of ITS's acquisition of Black Breach to expand cybersecurity capabilities and launch dedicated security team.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[H.I.G. Capital Acquires Converge Technology Solutions: Platform Consolidation Play]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What Is My MSP Worth? A Valuation Guide for MSP Owners in 2026]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Most MSPs sell for 4–6x EBITDA, but converged MSP/MSSP platforms command 8–12x or higher. Here's what drives the gap and how to position your business on the right side of it.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Selling Your MSP to Private Equity: What Owners Need to Know Before Taking a Call]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[PE firms now drive 40%+ of all MSP acquisitions. Here's how their deals actually work — from LOI to close — and what every MSP owner should understand about rollover equity, earnouts, and the difference between a platform deal and a tuck-in.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[MSP vs. MSSP Valuations: Why Security Capabilities Command a Premium]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Cybersecurity-focused MSPs trade at 12.5x EBITDA while traditional managed services firms get 10.8x at the same size. Here's where the premium comes from and how to capture it before you sell.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[The MSP Consolidation Wave: 466 Deals in 2025 and What Comes Next]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[466 MSP and MSSP deals closed in 2025, totaling $4.3 billion. Here's who's buying, what's driving the consolidation wave, and what it means for MSP owners who haven't sold yet.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Gui.Carlos@waldenma.com (Gui Carlos)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Prepare Your MSP for Sale: A 12-Month Exit Readiness Checklist]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The MSPs that sell for the highest multiples aren't the ones with the best timing. They're the ones that spent 12–18 months getting ready. Here's the preparation playbook, month by month.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why MSSP Add-Ons Are Driving 30%+ Valuation Premiums]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Security services have become the single biggest valuation lever in MSP M&A. Here's what buyers are actually paying for — and what it means for your exit.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Thrive Acquires Worksighted: Midwest Expansion Play]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Thrive's acquisition of Worksighted, a Michigan-based MSP. Strategic rationale, valuation context, and what this means for Midwest MSP owners considering an exit.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dataprise Acquires NextGen Networking: Southeast Expansion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Dataprise's acquisition of NextGen Networking, a Florida-based MSP. How this deal fits Dataprise's Southeast growth strategy and what it signals for regional MSP valuations.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arctiq Acquires Shadow-Soft: Observability and Automation Play]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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