11:11 Systems ("11:11"), a managed
infrastructure solutions provider, announced the acquisition of Static1, a leader in managed
network and IT infrastructure development and services. Driving
increased productivity, efficiency and security for its customers, Static1
designs, builds, runs and optimizes IT infrastructure.
The enterprise network infrastructure market is
valued at $56B as of 2021, and is expected to grow significantly
over the next five years. The shifting dynamics of remote work and the
increased need for bandwidth and technology to enable the migration to wireless
are major factors driving the growth of the connectivity market. IT leaders
must ensure applications and data are connected, anywhere, anytime, but most
businesses do not have the internal resources to manage those new complex
infrastructure requirements.
"Feedback from customers has shown that there is a dearth of
offerings that combine cloud, connectivity and security in one platform," said
Brett Diamond, CEO, 11:11 Systems. "We are focused on providing the platform
for these three core pillars while ensuring that our customers' apps and data
are always running, accessible and protected. Static1 is a natural addition to
our portfolio particularly because of the team's significant depth in
connectivity. With this acquisition, we will strengthen our existing managed
services and add entrenched industry expertise and relationships to our
portfolio."
Static1 is a leader in complex industries such as media,
entertainment, pharmaceutical, retail, financial services and not-for-profits.
Their services span the gamut from connectivity to security management to
monitoring, network, infrastructure and SD-Wan technology. Through this
acquisition, Static1's team and technology will complement 11:11's recent
acquisitions of Unitas, Cleareon, iland and Green Cloud Defense- each of which
hold market leadership positions within the cloud, connectivity and security
spaces.
"11:11 and Static1 share a vision for addressing the most
pressing issues that businesses face," adds Anthony Lobretto, president and
CTO, Static1. "This exciting step forward benefits our customers with continued
best-in-class support, greater uptime, reliability and security, all while
reaping the benefits of accessing the full spectrum of purpose-driven solutions
11:11 has to offer."
11:11 is backed by Tiger Infrastructure Partners, a
middle-market private equity firm that invests in growing infrastructure
platforms.
Q Advisors, a global TMT investment banking boutique, acted as
exclusive financial advisor to 11:11 Systems in connection with this
transaction. Perkins Coie acted as legal advisor to 11:11 Systems. The terms of
the transaction were not disclosed.