Philadelphia, PA – BMI Mergers & Acquisitions, a leading advisory firm specializing in sell-side M&A for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that AmeriNet, Inc., a network and security solutions provider based in Ann Arbor, MI, has been acquired by Virtual Guardian, a division of ESI Technologies. BMI was retained by AmeriNet to oversee the sale process and ensure a successful transaction.
Founded in 1989, AmeriNet has been a trusted networking and security reseller serving the Great Lakes region for over 30 years. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable networking and cybersecurity solutions, backed by a highly skilled professional service team.
Virtual Guardian, located in St. Paul MN, provides advanced cybersecurity services, including threat detection and response, SOCaaS, cyber resilience assessments, and incident response planning. This acquisition expands Virtual Guardian’s regional presence and enhances its ability to offer a more comprehensive suite of cybersecurity and networking solutions to businesses across North America.
“We are thrilled to welcome the AmeriNet team to the Virtual Guardian family,” said Patrick Naoum, CEO of Virtual Guardian, in the company’s announcement of the acquisition. “This is a strategic alignment of two companies dedicated to providing best-in-class networking and cybersecurity solutions. AmeriNet’s expertise will enhance our ability to offer a more comprehensive suite of services to our clients.”
AmeriNet’s clients will continue to receive the same level of service and support while gaining access to Virtual Guardian’s broader portfolio of cybersecurity offerings and expertise.
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