Thrive, a global provider of cybersecurity, cloud and IT managed services, has acquired VitalCORE, a managed technology partner that specializes in technology valuations, managed security and M&A advisory. The purchase is Thrive’s fourth this year and ups the company’s Midwest locations to three.
VitalCORE also offers expertise in comprehensive managed technology services from front-line service desks to vCIO deployments, said Thrive officials, who saw the company as a natural fit for Thrive’s westward-expanding portfolio.
“With new technology evolving quickly and costs skyrocketing across the board, it’s essential that we offer our customers the services and strategies they need not only for operations but also during major opportunities for growth,” said Bill McLaughlin, Thrive CEO. “VitalCORE’s unique strengths in bridging strategy with seamless technology deployment echo our own and give us an opportunity to better serve our customers in the Midwest and beyond.”
Thrive has spent this year expanding its suite of services and capabilities via internal investment and strategic acquisition. The VitalCORE transaction is Thrive’s 26th acquisition since the company was founded, including the additions of Baroan Technologies, Abacode and Secure Network Services this year. New offerings launched this year include managed AI services, a compliance center, and network detection and response services.
“Our clients will not only continue to get the top-notch service and Midwest hospitality they’ve come to expect, but they now can access these offerings at scale, allowing them to really leave technology to the experts so they can focus on what’s best for their business,” said Chris Gurko, CEO of VitalCORE.
