Today's MA& deals include announcements on Kicksaw, Northbound, UPSTACK, Breakwater Cloud Advisors, Forterra, goTenna, among others.
Rallyday Partners' Kicksaw acquires Salesforce-focused services provider Northbound
Rallyday Partners' Kicksaw announced the acquisition of Northbound to enhance its Salesforce implementation and consulting capabilities. Northbound's specialized services in CRM deployment, marketing automation, and analytics integration complement Kicksaw's existing technology solutions. Strategically, the acquisition strengthens Kicksaw's position in the CRM consulting market, improves client delivery, and fosters innovation through advanced Salesforce solutions. By leveraging Northbound's expertise, Kicksaw can optimize customer engagement, accelerate digital transformation, and deliver measurable ROI. Deal value was undisclosed, emphasizing technological integration, strategic growth, and enhanced service offerings rather than immediate financial metrics.
Berkshire Partners' UPSTACK buys IT consultancy Breakwater Cloud Advisors
Berkshire Partners' UPSTACK announced the acquisition of Breakwater Cloud Advisors to expand its IT consultancy and cloud services portfolio. Breakwater's expertise in cloud migration, managed services, and digital infrastructure strengthens UPSTACK's technological capabilities and client solutions. Strategically, the deal enables UPSTACK to provide end-to-end IT transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and drive innovation in cloud computing and enterprise solutions. The acquisition leverages Breakwater's proprietary tools and consulting methodologies to optimize client outcomes. Financial terms were not disclosed, with emphasis on strategic growth, technological integration, and positioning UPSTACK as a leading IT consultancy in cloud and digital transformation services.
Forterra buys mesh networking communication systems and software specialist goTenna
Forterra announced the acquisition of goTenna to enhance its wireless communication and mesh networking capabilities. The deal integrates goTenna's innovative software and hardware solutions, enabling secure, decentralized connectivity in remote and urban environments. Strategically, Forterra aims to expand its technology offerings, improve operational resilience, and support emergency and field communication solutions. The acquisition leverages goTenna's advanced networking technology to drive innovation in connected devices and IoT deployments. Financial details were undisclosed, with emphasis on technological enhancement, strategic growth, and Forterra's positioning as a leader in mesh networking and communication systems.