TECH TARGET: Managed Security Services Make Progress in SMB Sector

August 12, 2019

TECH TARGET: Managed Security Services Make Progress in SMB Sector

Vendors have recognized the need to offer cost-competitive cyber security tools to empower MSPs and MSSPs with advanced threat detection tools to protect their customers. As a result, small and medium-sized businesses that entrust MSPs and MSSPs to provide them with security solutions can now rest assured – even as cyber threats increase and become more complex.

In a recent interview with Esther Schein on SearchITChannel, NexusTek CTO, Randy Nieves explores the inherent complexity in effective monitoring and preventive cyber security programs. “With businesses now also opting for multiple providers for cloud and security, managing them has become more challenging. This has led to security becoming a specialty, with people getting CISSP certifications and starting managed security services practices,” Nieves noted.

Nieves’ interview with Tech Target dives into NexusTek’s industry-leading approach to cyber security and how managed IT services providers must adapt to this evolving landscape. Read on for Managed security services make progress in SMB sector.

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NexusTek Names Bill Wosilius Chief Executive Officer

August 6, 2019

NexusTek Names Bill Wosilius Chief Executive Officer

Tenured executive brings 20 years’ IT services expertise and an extensive track record of accelerating growth and increasing profitability to award-winning MSP

Denver, CO – [August 6, 2019] – NexusTek, a leading national provider of managed IT services, today introduced Bill Wosilius as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Wosilius replaces Mike Jenner, who vacated the position in order to pursue other opportunities.

Mr. Wosilius brings more than 20 years’ experience to NexusTek and an impressive track record of building successful IT services practices by accelerating growth and profitability.

Prior to joining NexusTek, Wosilius spent five years as Vice President and General Manager of Global Technology Management Solutions for Optiv Security, the world’s largest pure-play cyber security systems integrator. Under his direction, the technology services line of business delivered solutions to over 5,000 clients, which included 70% of the Fortune 500, and executed 1,500 cyber technology projects per year while driving overall profitability for the business. During his tenure at Optiv, Wosilius grew the business both organically and inorganically, contributing to a highly successful recapitalization of the company with private equity firm, KKR.

From 2011 – 2013, Bill served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations at CoreSite, where he was responsible for all technology infrastructure, business applications, service delivery and other CIO functions for a $250M publicly-traded data center REIT. With Wosilius as one its top executives, CoreSite grew to become a national leader in the wholesale data center industry.

“For an MSP like NexusTek, which offers an all-inclusive managed IT services portfolio in a national footprint, there is unprecedented demand from businesses across the country,” said Bill Wosilius. “NexusTek is a nationally-recognized leader in managed IT that is uniquely positioned to provide businesses help in designing, deploying and managing their IT environments. Over the past year, I have watched NexusTek become a national platform that delivers best-in-class service to its clients, and I am honored to join this team.”

NexusTek was recapitalized by leading North-American private equity fund, Abry Partners, in December 2017.

Brian St. Jean, partner at Abry, said in a statement, “We are thankful for the significant contributions Mike Jenner has made to help develop NexusTek into a leading, national MSP during his time as CEO, and are elated to have such an able and experienced successor in Bill Wosilius. His remarkable track record as a leader and executive, and substantial operational expertise will be invaluable to NexusTek as the company continues on its growth trajectory.”

Wosilius began his two-decade-long career in IT services at Inflow, a national provider of data centers and managed IT services. Following the company’s acquisition by SunGard Availability Services in 2005, Wosilius oversaw numerous SunGard/Inflow integration initiatives. In 2009, he took over as Vice President of Operations for Critigen, leading a $25M global IT outsourcing business.

During his time at Accuvant, a Denver-based cybersecurity services firm he joined in 2014, Wosilius, in conjunction with the Blackstone Group (BX), directed the services due diligence and integration with FishNet Security to create Optiv, which at the time, was the world’s largest cyber private equity transaction.

“NexusTek has earned a reputation for providing small and medium-sized businesses with reliable, truly end-to-end outsourced managed IT services and an unyielding commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience,” said Bill Wosilius. “The company’s unyielding commitment to always delivering an exceptional customer experience has earned it a well-deserved reputation as a national leader.”

Prior to his career in the IT services industry, Mr. Wosilius served for eight years as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and received his Bachelor of Science in management from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

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NexusTek Ascends to Number 22 on 2019 Channel Futures MSP 501 List

July 16, 2019

NexusTek Ascends to Number 22 on 2019 Channel Futures MSP 501 List

Record growth fuels 2018 MSP of the Year’s continued rise among upper echelon of cloud and managed IT services providers worldwide

Denver, CO (July 16, 2019) – NexusTek today announced its position as number 22 on the Channel Futures’ 2019 MSP 501 list, an annual, prestigious ranking of the world’s leading cloud and managed IT services providers.

MSPs named to the 2019 MSP 501 list have distinguished themselves among the largest pool of applicants the MSP 501 has ever received. Last year was a record-breaking year in terms of the number and quality of submissions, and 2019 saw a 35 percent increase in applications from 2018.

“To be recognized as one of the world’s foremost managed services providers by an authoritative industry voice like Channel Futures is a tremendous honor,” said NexusTek CEO, Mike Jenner. “In 2018, NexusTek achieved record growth. This success not only validates the efficacy of our strategic roadmap, but also reflects the continued fulfillment of our promise to provide better services to our valued clients.”

NexusTek empowers small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in local markets across the U.S. and Canada with best-in-class IT solutions at an affordable price, and without complexity. Limited by neither geographic footprint nor technological acumen, NexusTek enables SMBs to access cloud and IT services otherwise available to only large enterprises.

Competition in this year’s MSP 501 was fierce and those named to the list have shown commitment to taking calculated risks on strategic business decisions, dedication to customer support and intuitive knowledge of the managed services market.

NexusTek recently introduced four flexible MSP plans with fixed-monthly, per-user pricing through which businesses can leverage helpdesk, backup, disaster recovery, dedicated engineers, security, 24×7 remote support and network monitoring services while creating predictable IT budgets. Reimagining how managed IT services are delivered and consumed has furthered NexusTek’s ability to support SMBs looking to stay ahead of their competition by adopting the latest technologies to help drive their business and improve cost efficiencies.

NexusTek’s national workforce is comprised of hundreds of tenured and skilled IT professionals who bring extensive experience in cyber security, IT support and helping businesses migrate mission-critical and line-of-business applications to the cloud. The company’s engineers and IT consultants can architect, manage and support IT deployments in public cloud, managed private cloud, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

This unparalleled breadth and depth of expertise is another one of NexusTek’s many critical differentiators and a contributing factor to its top rank on this year’s MSP 501 list.

To view the full Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings, visit https://www.channelfutures.com/msp-501/channel-futures-reveals-2019-msp-501.

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NexusTek placed # 225 on CRN’s 2019 Solution Provider 500 list

July 8, 2019

NexusTek placed # 225 on CRN’s 2019 Solution Provider 500 list

NexusTek has been named a top managed IT services provider by CRN Magazine, ranking as #225 on the prestigious CRN Solution Provider 500 . Every year, the Solution Provider 500 spotlights North American IT channel partner organizations that have shown their exemplary performance over the past year. It is the industry standard for recognizing the highest performing technology integrators, strategic service providers and IT consultants. Recognized worldwide as the industry’s premier list of channel partners, the CRN Solution Provider 500 serves as a valuable resource for technology vendors looking to partner with successful managed IT service providers.

NexusTek is trusted by thousands of businesses across the country to manage and optimize their respective IT environments for business continuity, productivity, operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Leveraging highly skilled people, enterprise class processes and industry leading technology, NexusTek provides the SMB marketplace with true end-to-end, outsourced IT management. For over 22 years, NexusTek has helped companies implement and operate complex technologies while staying within their budgets and enabling them to achieve their desired business outcomes.

The complete 2019 Solution Provider 500 list is available online at http://www.crn.com/SP500 and a sample from the list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine.

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NexusTek Unifies MSP Offerings with Nationwide Launch

June 3, 2019

NexusTek Unifies MSP Offerings with Nationwide Launch

Managed services plans combine 24/7/365 proactive support services, helpdesk, backup, disaster recovery, dedicated engineering, cyber security, network services and monitoring to simplify IT and provide SMBs with scalable and affordable enterprise-grade solutions that negate fragmented services and unpredictable costs

Denver, CO (June 3, 2019) – NexusTek, a national cloud, cyber security and managed IT services provider (MSP), today announced a new suite of MSP solutions comprised of four distinct service plans: NexusTek Essential; NexusTek Remote; NexusTek Dedicated; and NexusTek Complete. For small business (SMB) owners and IT decision makers, NexusTek Managed Service Plans offer industry-leading technology, end-to-end IT management and predictable pricing that provide companies across the country with affordable, scalable enterprise-grade services.

To support SMBs plagued by fragmented offerings, complex pricing and a lack of skilled IT personnel, NexusTek has reimagined how managed IT services are delivered and consumed. By launching four flexible MSP plans with fixed-monthly, per-user pricing, customers can leverage helpdesk, backup, disaster recovery, dedicated engineers, security, 24×7 remote support and network monitoring services while creating predictable IT budgets.

“NexusTek Managed IT Service Plans deliver superior technology, 24x7x365 support and engineering expertise to SMBs hindered by staffing shortages and that lack the resources to deploy or effectively manage IT environments,” said NexusTek CEO, Mike Jenner. “We know that without a dedicated IT department to actively monitor networks, devices and applications, an alarming number of companies are dangerously unprepared to prevent network outages, security breaches and other potentially catastrophic incidents. NexusTek strives to address this need and help businesses from coast to coast harness the transformative power of technology to their advantage.”

The NexusTek Essential IT Services Plan provides exceptional value by leveraging enterprise monitoring and security platforms, best-in-class technology, processes and U.S.-based talent at a cost small and medium-sized businesses can afford. With 24x7x365 monitoring and managed security services, recurring hands-on support and IT inventory management, this plan furnishes customers with the expertise and support to maintain operational continuity. The combination of web-based ticketing, tracking, monitoring and reporting creates the technology foundation businesses need to grow.

NexusTek Remote is a comprehensive plan that couples unlimited helpdesk with emergency support to help growing companies ensure network stability and prevent downtime. This package includes on-demand access to NexusTek’s team of highly-trained engineers, comprehensive cyber security and data protection solutions. With NexusTek Remote, clients enjoy everything included in the NexusTek Essential plan, as well as unlimited access to 24/7/365 helpdesk support, unlimited emergency on-site response, Microsoft top tier support and more.

With NexusTek Dedicated IT Services, clients benefit from a dedicated engineer who becomes intimately familiar the nuances of their business, routinely scheduled hands-on services and 24x7x365 Essential IT Services. As part of this package, NexusTek can augment existing IT staff, alleviating them from routine management and maintenance to focus on core business needs. The value for businesses includes IT transparency with quarterly technical business reviews, proactive firm-focused IT strategies and project planning, and ongoing patch management for applications and equipment.

NexusTek Complete is the company’s premier managed service offering and covers everything a business needs, such as unlimited remote support, on-site engineering and more. By combining the Essential, Remote and Dedicated plans, the NexusTek Complete Managed IT Service Plan delivers the highest level of end-to-end technology management available. With critical remote support, unlimited emergency support, a highly-trained on-site engineer, managed security protection and strategic planning, NexusTek Complete ensures optimal server and network performance to maximize system uptime, high-bandwidth, low-latency, and built-in failover.

Certified Security Compliance

An SSAE 16 SOC II certified company, NexusTek proves its adherence to rigorous, industry-accepted auditing standards for service companies. As of 2018, NexusTek has also qualified for the GDPR rider, further demonstrating its commitment to transparency and to the control that comes from managed private cloud services environments.

To protect and position your business for success, contact info@nexustek.com today.

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NexusTek Named to CRN’s 2019 Tech Elite 250 List

April 17, 2019

NexusTek Named to CRN’s 2019 Tech Elite 250 List

For many small and medium-sized businesses, the pace of innovation and complexity of emerging IT infrastructure solutions, cyber security tools, and data center technologies is too much to keep up with.

For many small and medium-sized businesses, keeping pace with the innovation and complexity of emerging IT infrastructure solutions, cybersecurity tools, and data center technologies is just too much. Rather than trying to force IT capabilities into their existing operations, it’s becoming easier to partner with solutions and strategic services providers who can ensure technology is a competitive advantage. But with the growing industry comes more competition among managed service providers (MSPs).

For three years running, NexusTek has been named in the Elite 150 for CRN’s MSP 500 list. That’s why garnering additional tech-focused recognition in CRN’s 2019 Tech Elite 250 list is newsworthy for the company.

Making the CRN 2019 Tech Elite 250

Every year, CRN’s Tech Elite 250 recognized channel partners who have differentiated themselves by attaining high levels of technology partner certifications and partner program levels. As an end-to-end IT services provider, we want SMBs to feel confident that their technology will get the job done. Being named to the CRN 2019 Tech Elite 250 is affirmation that we’re doing just that.

“Last year was a record year in terms of growth for us,” said Mike Jenner, CEO of NexusTek. “We committed to bring thousands of businesses across the country to trust NexusTek and to manage and optimize their respective IT environments for business continuity, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. Leveraging our exceptional team, enterprise class processes, and industry-leading technology, we offer the SMB marketplace a single partner for true end-to-end IT managed services.”

With thousands of North American MSPs to choose from and partner levels from AWS, Cisco, Dell EMC, Google, HPE, IBM, Microsoft, and more, making the annual CRN Tech Elite 250 is a real differentiator in our market.

Get the IT Support Services Your Business Deserves

Technology is the lifeblood of any business. The last thing you want is to have operations derailed by servers and databases that go down because they weren’t patched properly, or you’ve exceeded their capacity. As a Microsoft Gold-Certified Partner, we have the experienced, qualified, and certified engineers necessary to support your business with the IT services it deserves. After spending the last 20+ years working with SMBs, we’ve noticed a few key signs that it might be time to invest in IT managed services:

Experiencing System Downtime: We offer on-demand services with industry-leading response times and automatic escalation to keep your systems up and running while you focus on your business.
Solving Recurring Problems: Ongoing monitoring and management keep you from repairing the same problems over and over again. We proactively manage your IT systems with a fixed-cost, unlimited support option to ensure this never happens.
Struggling to Reach Current Provider: If you’ve already invested in managed IT services, you should have 365/7/24 access to your provider. Without it, you could experience issues that go unresolved—and hurt your business as a result. We’re always available to respond to your issues in a timely manner.
Lacking Freedom with Current Services: Even though you invest in managed IT services doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a say in technology decisions and spending. We take a consultative approach with our clients to ensure you’re informed at every step of the relationship.

We believe that IT services should work for you, which is why we work hard to achieve the certifications and partnerships that land us on lists like the CRN Tech Elite 250. If you’re ready to invest in managed IT services that your business deserves, contact us today and let us know how NexusTek can help.

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NexusTek Makes Mission and Core Values Public

February 28, 2019

NexusTek Makes Mission and Core Values Public

Flexible corporate culture, social responsibility, performance and integrity exemplify managed IT services leader’s commitment to customers, communities, partners, small businesses and employees

Denver, CO (February 28, 2019) – NexusTek, an award-winning cloud, managed IT services and cyber security provider, today unveiled its company mission statement and core values to the public. Recently named 2018 MSP of the Year, NexusTek helps thousands of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the country manage and optimize their respective IT environments for business continuity, productivity and efficient operations.

NexusTek Mission and Values:

OUR MISSION:

Allow our customers to focus on their core business without worrying about technology headaches, leaving every interaction with us delighted.

OUR VALUES

Passionate Customer Service
Hire and Retain The Best People
Treat People with Respect
Be Accountable – If We Broke It, We Will Fix It
Be Responsible Stewards of Our Business
Engage in a Meaningful Way with Our Community
Integrity – Say What We Do, and Do What We Say

“For small business owners and IT leaders at mid-market companies, NexusTek enables their success by providing technology services and solutions that eliminate performance-hindering inefficiencies, coupled with the scalability to support future growth,” said NexusTek CEO, Mike Jenner. “Having achieved record growth in 2018, we are very proud of our team’s performance and commitment to delivering better services. These results reflect a belief that success is not derived from any one source, but from an amalgamation of diverse contributions from the people with whom we work and the communities in which we operate.”

Through WOWSA, NexusTek’s employee engagement program, the company helps employees find fulfillment and purpose in the workplace. WOWSA is an acronym for, “Why Our Workplace Stays Awesome.”

“Business leaders often lose sight of the fact that IT personnel have the same needs as other employees. Programs like WOWSA are the foundation of a progressive, collaborative corporate culture and professional environment in which all team members are engaged, find meaning and a sense of purpose,” said NexusTek Vice President of Human Resources Suzanne Harris.

Corporate social responsibility is paramount at NexusTek. Exemplifying an adherence to its core value of Community, the company supports a myriad of philanthropic organizations across the country to help less fortunate members of society.

NexusTek’s Orange County team recently joined forces with Orangewood Foundation to pack over 100 backpacks full of school supplies for the organization’s annual backpack drive. Recently in Nevada, employees from NexusTek’s Las Vegas office teamed up with customer, PENTA Building Group to volunteer at Three-Square Food Bank to package lunch boxes. In addition, NexusTek’s employees, customers and partners came together at NexusTek’s annual client event, at The M Resort in Las Vegas, to pack 54,000 meals at the inspiring Kids Around The World Serve Event.

In Denver, NexusTek deployed a team from headquarters to participate in the Colorado Apprentice Fair in support of CareerWise Colorado. CareerWise Colorado partners with local businesses to offer three-year apprenticeships to high school students. As part of this unique program, NexusTek is sponsoring two students for apprenticeships that begin Summer 2019.

NexusTek also supports employees’ philanthropic efforts by matching their donations to charitable organizations. Each year, NexusTek’s community giving programs result in tens of thousands of dollars in contributions.

Since inception, NexusTek has championed the importance of “giving back” to the community, as evidenced by the thousands of hours personnel spend volunteering. With this public declaration of its new mission and core values, NexusTek conveys its relentless pursuit of both a positive corporate culture for team members and accountability as a socially-responsible community partner.

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NexusTek Recognized Among Elite 150 in 2019 CRN MSP 500 List for Third Year in a Row

February 19, 2019

NexusTek Recognized Among Elite 150 in 2019 CRN MSP 500 List for Third Year in a Row

Enhanced cloud services portfolio, nationwide expansion, culture and commitment to customer experience cement company’s position among upper echelon of managed IT services leaders

Denver, CO (February 19, 2019) – NexusTek, a leading national provider of cloud, cyber security and managed IT services, today announced that for the third year in a row CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named NexusTek to its 2019 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category.

“We are honored to have been named an Elite 150 managed services provider by CRN for the third consecutive year,” said NexusTek CEO, Mike Jenner. “This distinction reflects a company-wide commitment to delivering a better customer experience by empowering small to medium-sized businesses with the latest technology solutions and hi-touch support to power their success.”

This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with innovative approaches to managed services.

Managed service providers are integral to the success of businesses everywhere. They empower companies to implement and operate complex technologies while staying within their budgets and keeping focus on their core business. CRN’s MSP 500 list identifies the most groundbreaking managed service organizations, with advanced solutions that have endless potential for growth.

NexusTek achieved record growth in 2018. Today, thousands of businesses across the country trust NexusTek to manage and optimize their respective IT environments for business continuity, productivity and costeffectiveness. Leveraging highly skilled people, enterprise class processes and industry leading technology, NexusTek presents the SMB marketplace with a single partner to offer true end-to-end IT managed services.

NexusTek provides the convenience and assurance of working with one partner that has the breadth of technology, track record, engineers and dedicated support teams to design, deliver, on-board and maintain IT operations, whether in the public cloud, hybrid, on-premise or multi-cloud environments.

“Fast-growing companies competing in today’s innovation economy must be agile,” added Jenner, “and cannot risk being held back by technology they’ve outgrown. NexusTek is not limited by geography or technology. We have the nationwide resources to scale with customers as they grow in size and footprint, and to address their needs – both present day and future.”

Despite the numerous potential benefits of cloud, cyber security and managed IT services, only the right solutions – and partner – can solve security, business and auditing requirements. NexusTek, an SSAE 16 SOC II certified company, proves its adherence to rigorous, industry-accepted auditing standards for service companies year after year. Important to note, is that as of 2018, NexusTek has also qualified for the GDPR rider.

“Capable MSPs enable companies to take their cloud computing to the next level, streamline spending, effectively allocate limited resources and navigate the vast field of available technologies,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “The companies on CRN’s 2019 MSP 500 list stand out for their innovative services, excellence in adapting to customers’ changing needs and demonstrated ability to help businesses get the most out of their IT investments.”

The MSP500 list will be featured in the February 2019 issue of CRN and online at www.CRN.com/msp500

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NexusTek Elevates Bob Deschamps to Executive Vice President of Operations and Randy Nieves to Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Product Management

February 13, 2019

NexusTek Elevates Bob Deschamps to Executive Vice President of Operations and Randy Nieves to Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Product Management

Award winning managed IT services leader promotes from within to strengthen Executive Leadership Team

Denver, CO (February 13, 2019) NexusTek, a leading provider of cloud, cyber security and managed IT services, announced today that it has promoted two of its most tenured senior leaders: Bob Deschamps to Executive Vice President (EVP) of Operations and Randy Nieves to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product Management .

“In addition to the veritable treasure trove of knowledge and IT services expertise accrued over decades, Randy Nieves and Bob Deschamps know this company from top to bottom,” said Mike Jenner, CEO, NexusTek, “and NexusTek takes pride in being able to promote from within. An intimate familiarity is not only one of the many intangibles both Bob and Randy bring to our Executive Leadership Team, but also a core element in NexusTek’s ability to deliver better services to businesses nationwide.”

As EVP of Operations, Deschamps directs NexusTek’s cloud and premise-based services delivery force, comprised of more than 200 engineers, technicians and client service representatives.

“For businesses that want to leverage cloud services but don’t have the in-house personnel to manage a migration, NexusTek Cloud Services extend the flexibility and control businesses need to be agile, and can address customers’ unique cyber security, business continuity, compliance and auditing requirements in public cloud, managed private cloud, hybrid, multi-cloud or on-premise environments,” said Bob Deschamps. “Many services are built with a one-size-fits-all mentality and leave little room for customization. Conversely, NexusTek Cloud Services offer a scalable, resilient and flexible environment that can meet the needs of organizations of all sizes – and in all markets.”

Deschamps carries more than 30 years of top-tier management experience in operations, sales and finance for globally-recognized brands including General Motors, Arrow Electronics and Microsoft.

As CTO and SVP for Product Management, Nieves is now tasked with developing, enhancing and deploying NexusTek products, services and solutions, as well as charting the company’s strategic roadmap for technology, enablement and training. In directing product lifecycle management process from end to end, Nieves and his team collaborate closely with partners to create innovative, disruptive and profitable offerings tailored for current and future market conditions.

“I am thrilled to join the NexusTek Executive Leadership team and to be entrusted with architecting the roadmap for the reigning MSP of the Year,” said Randy Nieves. “Over the past several years, this company has forged ahead while other service providers have faded away due to their inability to scale and retain talent. For businesses that want the competitive advantage of working with a single partner that can not only manage, but optimize their IT environments, NexusTek provides nationwide infrastructure, IT consulting expertise and an all-encompassing portfolio to solve today’s problems and tomorrow’s needs.”

Nieves brings more than 28 years of leadership experience and a broad base of engineering, design, operational, consulting, and logistics knowledge to his new post. Throughout his almost three-decade career, Nieves has excelled in building and leading IT consulting and Network Operation Centers (NOC). In addition, he has exceptional engineering experience across a wide array of technology and operating systems including private, public and hybrid cloud environments, network and storage infrastructure, virtualization, wireless communications, firewalls, disaster recovery services, security, and point of sale systems. Nieves also holds several technical certifications including CSSA, CSSP and ITIL v3, as well as extensive experience ensuring compliance for industry regulations such as PCI, HIPAA, GDPR and ITAR.

With an all-encompassing services portfolio, national infrastructure and workforce, NexusTek offers end-to-end IT management that sets a new standard in how businesses consume managed IT services. Tenured executives like Randy Nieves and Bob Deschamps provide the expertise and leadership with which NexusTek helps customers improve business outcomes.

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NexusTek Acquires Cal Net Technology Group, Syndeo Technologies and Decision Consultants, Inc.

August 24, 2018

NexusTek Acquires Cal Net Technology Group, Syndeo Technologies and Decision Consultants, Inc.

Abry Partners’ portfolio company completes fourth acquisition in 2018, eighth M&A transaction in four years; purchase of services providers in Southern CA, Arizona and New England solidifies national footprint for private equity-backed cloud and managed IT services provider

Denver; Los Angeles; Phoenix; Boston (August 7, 2018) NexusTek today announced the following three acquisitions: Cal Net Technology Group (Cal Net), a Southern California-based, award-winning managed IT service, professional services, and technology solutions provider; Syndeo Technologies (Syndeo) of Andover, MA; and Decision Consultants, Inc. (DCI) of Phoenix, AZ.

NexusTek’s growth rate in 2018 is in excess of 100%; the company now serves almost 2,700 organizations in 47 states. With a national workforce of more than 300 employees providing customers with strategic guidance, technical support and professional services, NexusTek is fast becoming one of the most complete service providers for businesses of all sizes and in all markets.

“These acquisitions are critical milestones in solidifying NexusTek’s position in key markets, which also expand our footprint and ability to blanket the country with high-quality services, coverage and support,” said Mike Jenner, CEO, NexusTek. “Cal Net, DCI and Syndeo each bring a pedigree and track record of aligning technology with workflows that fits NexusTek’s practice of delivering customized solutions that solve specific business needs.”

The Cal Net, DCI and Syndeo acquisitions mark five M&A transactions for NexusTek in 2018, and eight in four years, each of which directly benefits customers by augmenting the company’s core competencies and ability to execute best practices. NexusTek is backed by Abry Partners, an experienced media, communications, business and information services-focused private equity firm with over $77 billion of leveraged transactions under its belt.

“NexusTek, in executing its strategy for growth through acquisition and organic means with such alacrity, is now entrenched as the partner that small and middle-market businesses need to migrate and manage mission-critical applications in the cloud without disrupting performance,” said Abry Partners Principal, James Scola.

With the acquisitions of Cal Net and DCI, NexusTek inherits a strong presence in the Western United States, extending its reach and ability to create IT solutions that combine unified communications, voice-over-IP (VoIP), infrastructure, storage, virtualization, data protection, and networking technologies from the industry’s leading vendors.

“Synergies in company culture and vision make joining NexusTek a strategic win for all parties, especially customers,” said James Hwang, COO, NexusTek. “As Chief Operating Officer, I am excited to be part of an elite team that will forever alter how small and mid-size companies nationwide utilize cloud and managed IT services. Access to truly customizable solutions will allow companies of all sizes, and in all markets, to redeploy personnel and reinvest in growth.”

Cal Net, an award-winning MSP, is recognized for helping customers reduce maintenance costs and emergency incidents with 24/7 monitoring; avoid expensive on-site server investments by migrating data to the cloud; minimize lost revenue from network downtime with Disaster Recovery as a Service; and protect data against cyber threats with a Managed Firewall that’s proactively patched. As a highly-accredited Cisco and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, DCI’s superior brand of IT expertise, support and training are utilized by small and mid-range organizations throughout Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and California.

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Andover, MA, Syndeo is a dedicated IT resource for organizations in the greater Boston area and throughout New England. Syndeo supports a diverse clientele of varying sizes, and in various markets, with 24 x 7 network monitoring, proactive maintenance, ongoing user support, and strategic consulting that improves bottom-line business results.

“NexusTek is able to help businesses across the country embrace technology as an asset with which to increase productivity while reducing costs,” added Jenner. “With the acquisitions of Cal Net, DCI and Syndeo, we have added resources that amplify our reach and services footprint from coast to coast.”

NexusTek’s expansive portfolio can be customized to address the full spectrum of an organization’s operational requirements. The company’s cloud and managed services eliminate the administrative overhead and variable cost associated with cloud and IT environments; customers receive 24/7 monitoring of their IT environments and proactive responses to issues for a fixed monthly fee.

NexusTek serves businesses across the country, providing IT solutions and professional recommendations to strengthen the customers IT infrastructures. By virtue of its SSAE 16 SOC II certification, NexusTek proves its adherence to rigorous, industry-accepted auditing standards for service companies.

About Cal Net

Cal Net Technology Group is the premier provider of outsourced IT, cloud, security services and Unified Communications in the Southern California market, servicing organizations with 10-2,000 employees. Through its implementation and support services, Cal Net Technology excels in tackling the complexities of partially and fully outsourced IT requirements, cloud operations, unified communications, workflow automation and support services with both onsite and remote delivery models.

Cal Net has also been recognized as a Dell Security Partner of the year for 2015, Southwest Region Partner of the Year by Microsoft three years in a row, IT Service Partner of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Journal, has been named a top 50 Managed Services Provider in North America by the MSPmentor 501 List, is a CRN MSP Elite 150 list member and is a seven-time Inc. 5000 honoree.

About Syndeo Technologies

Syndeo Technologies, a leading area provider of outsourced IT services that combines business and technology expertise. Syndeo’s growth and success over the past ten years is attributed to its exceptional client service resulting in a consistent 98% client retention rate. Organizations across multiple industries and of varying sizes trust Syndeo to proactively maintain their networks, to provide 24 x 7 network monitoring and user support, and to deliver strategic technology consulting and network upgrades that improve their bottom line business results. Syndeo Technologies offers organizations an outsourced IT department that combines business and technology expertise, 24 x 7 availability and exceptional client service. Founded in 2002, Syndeo is headquartered in Andover, Mass., and is a dedicated IT resource for organizations in the greater Boston area and throughout New England.

About Decision Consultants, Inc.

Decision Consultants, Inc. (DCI) is a leading Microsoft and Cisco consulting partner to small and mid-range organizations in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and California.

As a highly accredited Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, DCI is able to offer a superior brand of IT expertise, support and training that is rarely found within a single organization. Our solutions help businesses maximize their potential when it comes to information technology.

About Abry Partners

Abry is an experienced and successful media, communications, and business and information services sector focused private equity investment firms in North America. Since their founding in 1989, they have completed over $77 billion of leveraged transactions (including many roll-up investment strategies) and other private equity, mezzanine or preferred equity investments. Currently, they manage over $5.0 billion of capital in their active funds.

Because Abry brings deep industry insight to the investment process, they are able to quickly understand key issues, accurately assess opportunity, value, and risk, and bring relevant information to bear. They partner with skilled executives and invest significant capital to help build stronger companies and industry leaders.