In its most eyecatching deal since buying Curvature in 2020, global data centre and networking optimisation firm Park Place Technologies is boosting its managed services capability with the acquisition of CSI Ltd, a UK-headquartered MSP specialising in hybrid multi-cloud solutions for legacy IBM systems.
Park Place Technologies provides a wide range of products and services, directly and via channel partners, to 21,500 customers in the US, EMEA, APAC and LATAM.
These include data centre and network hardware maintenance & software support, IT professional services, IT infrastructure managed services and the sale of new and pre- owned hardware (Curvature), network monitoring and management software (Entuity) and liquid cooling solutions for datacentres.
The acquisition of CSI, which serves medium-to-large enterprises in highly regulated industries such as financial services, manufacturing and retail, adds a comprehensive portfolio of Hybrid Cloud Services, Backup as a Service, Disaster Recovery and Cybersecurity solutions to Park Place’s offering, as well as technical expertise in IBM Power Systems and compute and storage infrastructure management.
Chris Adams, President and CEO of Park Place Technologies, said: “This is an exciting time for Park Place Technologies. CSI Ltd. brings exceptional talent, deep hybrid cloud expertise and a stellar reputation for service excellence. By joining forces, we’re unlocking new possibilities for our customers around the world, delivering smarter, more agile IT solutions that power transformation. This acquisition not only expands our capabilities; it accelerates our vision of becoming the world’s most comprehensive, customer-focused IT lifecycle partner.”
Alan Watkins, Chairman of CSI Ltd, added: “The opportunity to expand our reach and deliver even greater value, faster and at scale, is a significant and exciting step forward.”
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