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Dimension Data Buys TEM Provider Xigo

The systems integrator now will offer fully managed TEM services to enterprises. ...More
February 7, 2012
Posted in News
Consolidated Communications To Buy SureWest

The companies, which both sell through channel partners, call it a strategic combination that brings together operations in six states and nearly 1,800 employees. ...More
February 6, 2012
Posted in News
CenturyLink Downgraded on Merger Integration Concerns

A number of issues, including lowered revenue guidance four months after the Qwest acquisition, have illustrated CenturyLink's challenges in rapidly growing through acquisitions, Goldman Sachs said. ...More
February 3, 2012 By Josh Long
Posted in News
What Arkadin's ConferencePlus Purchase Means for Partners

Here's a hint: more money. ...More
February 3, 2012 By Kelly Teal
Posted in News
ShoreTel To Buy M5

ShoreTel is acquiring M5’s entire operation, including its customer base, distribution capability and proprietary network. ...More
February 2, 2012 By Josh Long
Posted in News
GLOBALINX 'Actively Looking at Strategic Acquisitions'

The IP services provider has hired Blue Beacon Capital to help it pinpoint companies it should buy. ...More
January 24, 2012 By Kelly Teal
Posted in News
MegaPath Snaps Up Colorado's IP5280

The deal gives both companies more reach. ...More
January 20, 2012
Posted in News
CenturyLink's Savvis Channel Sales Rules Raise Concerns

Agents are concerned that their commissions on hosting sales through Savvis will be cut in half. ...More
January 19, 2012 By Khali Henderson
Posted in News
CenturyLink Shares 2011 Channel Report Card

At the first partner program event since its merger with Qwest in April 2011, CenturyLink reported channel gains in 2011 and goals for 2012. ...More
January 19, 2012 By Khali Henderson
Posted in News
M&A: What Happened? Why? What’s Next?

Stresses in the general economy are contributing to M&A activity. ...More
January 13, 2012 By Larry Lannon
Posted in Blog