Mergers and AcquisitionsPax8 Acquires Microsoft Azure, 365 Cloud Distributor ReselloJoe PanettieriJuly 6, 2021Pax8 acquires Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud distribution partner Resello; gains Acronis, VADE Secure MSP & VAR partner expertise across Europe.
Private equityPlatinum Equity Completes Ingram Micro AcquisitionJoe PanettieriJuly 2, 2021Platinum Equity completes Ingram Micro technology distributor acquisition from China’s HNA Group, ChannelE2E reports.
IT managementIngram Micro Cloud, AWS Expand Strategic PartnershipSharon FlorentineJuly 2, 2021Ingram Micro Cloud and AWS expand their partnership agreement to accelerate the growth of AWS partners worldwide through Ingram Micro Cloud.
Private equityIngram Micro Valuation Rises; Will Higher Buyout Bids Emerge?Joe PanettieriJune 1, 2021HNA statement raises questions about Ingram Micro's pending sale to private equity firm Platinum Equity.
Channel technologiesIngram Micro Distributes UiPath RPA Automation Software WorldwideJoe PanettieriMay 3, 2021Ingram Micro-UiPath global distribution relationship may unlock RPA (robotic process automation) opportunities for channel partners & MSPs of all sizes.
Security Staff Acquisition & DevelopmentSynnex Downplays Layoff Risks Amid Tech Data MergerJoe PanettieriMarch 22, 2021Amid Synnex-Tech Data merger, Synnex downplays risk of layoffs, staff cuts and/or job losses in an FAQ shared with employees.
Private equitySynnex-Tech Data Merger: 5 Things to Know About Technology Distribution M&AJoe PanettieriMarch 22, 2021Synnex & Tech Data merge in private equity-backed distribution deal valued at $7.2 billion. Synnex & Tech Data merger counters Ingram Micro.