ConnectWise has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Axcient, a provider of data protection and disaster recovery solutions, with the transaction expected to close in the coming weeks. In addition, ConnectWise has acquired SkyKick, a pioneer and leader in cloud backup and management software. These acquisitions significantly enhance ConnectWise's cybersecurity and data-protection offerings, reinforcing the critical role of data protection as the last line of defense against cyberthreats such as ransomware and phishing.

"At ConnectWise, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower MSPs to drive profitability and efficiency," said Jason Magee, CEO, ConnectWise. "By integrating Axcient and SkyKick into the ConnectWise portfolio, we offer MSPs a complete technology stack that improves data protection and cybersecurity. This integration empowers MSPs to scale their business while safeguarding clients with confidence."

Key benefits for MSPs include:

• Enhanced Data Protection for MSPs and SMB Clients: Data protection is critical to MSPs. Axcient’s trusted business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) solutions and SkyKick’s Microsoft 365 Cloud Backup empower MSPs to fortify cybersecurity and data resilience, ensuring protection against evolving threats.
• Comprehensive Technology Offering: MSPs gain access to a complete suite of purpose-built solutions from a single proven provider, including professional services automation (PSA), remote monitoring and management (RMM), cybersecurity and data protection underpinned by generative AI and robotic process automation (RPA).
• Seamless Integration: Axcient’s and SkyKick’s integration into the ConnectWise Asio platform will streamline management, reduce operational complexity and enable MSPs to focus on growing their businesses.
• Ongoing Innovation and Commitment: ConnectWise is dedicated to driving innovation across its expanded portfolio while maintaining strong support for Axcient and SkyKick partners, ensuring an enhanced customer experience.

"Axcient has experienced tremendous growth through our long-standing partnership with ConnectWise," said Rod Mathews, CEO, Axcient. "Our shared commitment to partner success has created significant alignment between our companies and this acquisition strengthens our combined offerings. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead to further empower MSPs on a global scale."

"SkyKick's mission is to help MSPs worldwide build a more successful cloud business, and we are excited to continue to deliver on that shared vision of partner success with ConnectWise," said Todd Schwartz, co-CEO, SkyKick.

"We're thrilled to join ConnectWise and accelerate the innovation of our data protection and security products and enable MSPs to protect their customers' data and applications more efficiently," said Evan Richman, co-CEO, SkyKick.

Axcient and SkyKick customers will continue to receive full support for their deployments, while existing ConnectWise partners can seamlessly integrate these solutions into their technology stacks.