QOS Networks Receives Significant Growth Equity Investment From M/C Partners

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The M/C partnership will further propel QOS Networks as the market leader in managed network solutions

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IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB) September 21, 2020

QOS Networks, a leading global managed network services provider, has announced today they’ve completed a growth investment from M/C Partners. M/C Partners is a private equity firm focused on businesses in the Communications and Technology Services Sector. The growth investment will help propel QOS Networks into the next stage of strategic growth to continue capitalizing on the red-hot edge network market.

QOS Networks is a heavyweight in SD-WAN and global network management that has captured strong market share at the network edge. QOS Networks plans to improve core platform offerings and expand into several ancillary areas such as security as a service and end-user network management. Furthermore, customers can expect the QOS Networks Intelligent Network platform, a combination of management, monitoring, analytics, and AIOps, to further transform the way QOS Networks’ customers operate today. QOS Networks has an unbeatable dedication to their global customers and has helped Fortune 1000 companies improve visibility, accelerate MTTR by up to 70%, improve network automation to deliver operational maturity to IT organizations, and much more.

“M/C Partners is the premier partner to enable growth and expanded thought leadership in innovative service companies,” says Frank Cittadino, Chief Executive Officer at QOS Networks. “Our services and management platform deliver a superior experience to global clients through real-time edge network visibility and control. This investment from M/C Partners underscores the global SD-WAN leadership we’ve built to date and provides incredible opportunity to continue to scale our business.”

“QOS Networks is a market leader in edge network design and management, with a core focus on SD-WAN. The company has built a great platform, but most of all, they focus on exceeding customer expectations and we are thrilled to partner together. Strong technology and great service is a powerful combination,” says Partner, Travis Keller, of M/C Partners. “The network is going to reshape almost all corporate networks over the coming years, and QOS Networks is at the forefront of this transition.”

“QOS Networks manages a large share of the most complex SD-WAN deployments from the very largest and most sophisticated enterprises,” says Managing Partner, Gillis Cashman, of M/C Partners. “Our partnership with the leadership team at QOS Networks will improve its platform development and growth trajectory in the near term.”

“I am proud of the business that we have built, and I look forward to the next chapter of growth,” says QOS Networks Founder, Brian Perrott. “The QOS Networks partnership with M/C Partners gives me great confidence that we will continue to build on our outstanding reputation for delivering managed network solutions through our Intelligent Network Platform and provide our clients the absolute best user experience.”

For more information on QOS Networks, visit us at qosnet.com.

About QOS Networks
QOS Networks is redefining the network edge with their intelligent and robust solutions. QOS Networks brings a holistic network solution to enterprise networks through their Intelligent Network Platform – simplifying operations and enabling IT teams to welcome the future of network technology. QOS Networks is an expert in the design, deployment, and management of edge solutions like SD-WAN, security, advanced analytics, multi-cloud enablement, and much more. Their tool and integration-based Intelligent Network Platform brings enterprises a simpler way to grow and manage their network ecosystem that solves their business needs.

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Zack Halpryn is an Associate at M|C Partners, where he focuses on investment opportunities in the digital infrastructure and technology services sectors. Prior to joining MC, Zack worked at HarbourVest Partners, where he was focused on buyout and growth equity investments. Previously he worked at Performance Equity Management and Credit Suisse. Zack received a B.B.A in Finance (summa cum laude) from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. He currently lives in Boston’s West End and in his spare time enjoys playing sports (volleyball, basketball, golf), reading and watching the Celtics.

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Jim Wade co-founded M/C Partners in 1986 with Dave Croll. He has been investing in communications and technology services since the advent of wireless and broadband, cornerstones of the firm’s sector focus. As Chairman, he manages the firm’s investment process, and continuously seeks out management teams, company prospects and financial resources to grow the portfolio. Jim’s successful track record includes MetroPCS (IPO), Lightower Holdings (acquired by Berkshire Partners), Cavalier Telephone (acquired by PAETEC), NuVox Communications (acquired by WindStream), Attenda (acquired by Darwin Private Equity), Melita (acquired by Apax Partners), PR Wireless (joint venture with Sprint affiliate in Puerto Rico), Thrive Networks (acquired/recapitalized by Court Square) and Involta (acquired by Carlyle Group). Today he serves as a director on the Board of Connectivity Wireless and has responsibility for Omega Wireless. Jim graduated from the University of Notre Dame a B.B.A in Finance and received an MBA from Harvard Business School. He lives outside Boston with his wife and four children. Jim was an avid boater and is now an average golfer.

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