PRESS RELEASE

ROCKVILLE, Md., August 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ –– Dataprise, a leading managed services (MSP) and managed security services (MSSP) provider, today announced the acquisition of Phoenix IT, an Arizona-based cybersecurity incident response and managed services provider. The acquisition broadens Dataprise’s Cybersecurity platform with new Incident Response & Remediation Services and expands the company’s managed services regional footprint into Arizona.

Dataprise’s mission is to combine powerful, enterprise-grade solutions with local, personalized service delivery for outstanding customer experiences. Phoenix IT uniquely contributes to both of these commitments by enabling Dataprise to provide comprehensive incident response and recovery services and extend its reach to customers in Phoenix, AZ.

“Phoenix IT has built a prestigious reputation as the go-to for cyber incident response and recovery among customers and partners across the country, while cultivating a strong regional MSP business. This security-focused, customer-centric culture is a natural fit for Dataprise and will enable accelerated value on both fronts for customers. We look forward to delivering unexpected value to both Dataprise’s customers with the new IR capabilities and Phoenix IT’s customers with access to an end-to-end portfolio of IT services,” said William Flannery, Chief Executive Officer, Dataprise.

“We are experiencing rapid growth at Phoenix IT, driven by increasing demand for our Incident Response & Recovery services and the exceptional work of our expert team. At the same time, our dedication to supporting local Phoenix businesses allows us to maintain a comprehensive focus on the customer experience,” said Nathan Phillips, Founder and CEO of Phoenix IT. “Dataprise is a perfectly aligned partner for our company and our customers, and we look forward to robust growth together as we continue to ensure the safety and security of our customers.”

“Phoenix IT has an exceptional leadership team, dedicated cybersecurity professionals and a significant presence in Phoenix, a region with strong growth and opportunity. This mix makes Phoenix IT an ideal fit as Dataprise continues to execute on our strategy to expand our nationwide footprint and deliver the most advanced cybersecurity portfolio in the market,” said Christian Fulmino, SVP of M&A, Dataprise.

Lance Meilech was an investment banker in the sale of Phoenix IT.

About Dataprise
Dataprise is a portfolio company of Trinity Hunt Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm. Founded in 1995, Dataprise believes that technology should enable our customers to be the absolute best at what they do. This dedication to customer success is why Dataprise is recognized as the #1 strategic managed service and security partner for strategic CIOs and IT leaders in the United States. Dataprise delivers best-in-class managed cybersecurity, disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS), managed infrastructure, cloud, and managed end user services that transform business, improve user experience, and eliminate risk. With offices across the United States, Dataprise employs over 500 of the best and brightest people and supports over 2,000 customers.