Amplix, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a national provider of technology advisory services, including strategy, consulting, implementation, and managed services, announced its acquisition of One Connect. The transaction represents Amplix’s fifteenth acquisition since forming the platform in 2022 and further enhances Amplix’s technology procurement and lifecycle management capabilities. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, OneConnect operates as an independent guide through the technology marketplace, helping clients source, negotiate, and manage their vendor relationships. OneConnect evaluates technology solution options across a broad network of providers and technology areas and remains involved throughout the life of each engagement, holding suppliers accountable and resolving issues as they arise. Following the acquisition, OneConnect’s leadership and team will join Amplix, with operations continuing under the Amplix brand.
Amplix provides technology advisory services to more than 3,500 clients nationwide across areas including AI, cloud, infrastructure, security, unified communications, mobility, and business applications, and is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with approximately 275 employees in more than 20 states and Canada. Gemspring Capital, a Westport, Connecticut-based private equity firm with $5.1 billion of capital under management, provides flexible capital solutions to middle market companies with up to $2.0 billion in revenue across sectors including aerospace and defense, business services, and healthcare.
KEY QUOTES:
“OneConnect brings a disciplined, independent approach to sourcing and managing vendor relationships that complements the work we do every day.”
“John and his team have spent years earning the trust of their clients, and that commitment to client success reflects the same mission Amplix lives every day. Together, we can expand the value OneConnect delivers to every organization they serve, with access to Amplix’s broader platform and emerging AI technologies.”
Dan Gill, CEO, Amplix
“We have always believed that the best outcomes come from truly understanding a client’s environment: their operations, their goals, and the decisions that shape their future.”
“Joining Amplix allows us to build on that commitment with greater resources, expanded expertise, and access to a wider range of capabilities to serve the organizations that count on us. Our clients will continue to work with the team they know and trust, now with even greater support behind them.”
John Smack, CEO, OneConnect
