Virtual Technologies Group (VTG), an IT, security, and cloud services firm backed by Jacmel Partners, has acquired Whitlock Infrastructure Solutions (Whitlock), a software and IT services firm specializing in IT operations management for enterprise organizations. The transaction was supported with financing arranged by Brightwood Capital Advisors.
VTG said the deal expands its commercial enterprise service capabilities and strengthens its federal services expertise. Whitlock brings IT consulting and managed services offerings, as well as relationships with major software providers, that VTG expects to complement its managed IT infrastructure and cybersecurity platform.
The combined organization plans to offer end-to-end managed IT and cybersecurity services to public- and private-sector customers, including government agencies, education organizations, nonprofits, and enterprise clients across industries such as energy, manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace and defense, financial services, and technology.
Whitlock, founded in 2003 in Durham, North Carolina, operates as a software reseller and IT services firm centered on enterprise service management, analytics, operational compliance, and automation. Its offerings include ValueFirst, FirstCall, and TotalCare, as well as software partnerships with providers such as OpenText, Freshworks, Device42, Dynatrace, and Keyfactor.
VTG, founded in 1962, provides cybersecurity, infrastructure management, and IT managed services and said it serves more than 1,000 customers nationwide. Its Comm Core division supports cloud-based solutions for security, surveillance, and telecommunications.
Support: Viking Mergers & Acquisitions served as sell side M&A advisor to Whitlock. Ice Miller served as legal counsel to Jacmel and VTG, and Fox Rothschild represented Whitlock.
KEY QUOTES:
“We’re very excited to welcome the Whitlock team to VTG. Enterprise leaders want fewer handoffs and more accountability, predictable performance, and quick recovery when things fail. Whitlock strengthens our IT operations management platform with ValueFirst and 24×7 FirstCall support, adding the discipline to standardize service delivery, improve observability, and accelerate incident resolution. Combined with VTG’s ability to design, deploy, and support infrastructure, cybersecurity, and collaboration environments at scale, we can take end-to-end accountability across distributed sites delivering higher uptime, stronger governance, and a better end user experience.”
Quentin Gayles, Chief Revenue Officer, Virtual Technologies Group
“The acquisition of Whitlock is another important step in growing VTG into a leading end-to-end IT services platform. Whitlock’s deep technical expertise, long-term client relationships, and proven track record of deploying next generation technologies made it a compelling strategic fit. We’re eager to work with both the VTG and Whitlock leadership team to enable synergies and unlock their full growth potential.”
Nick Jean-Baptiste, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner, Jacmel Partners
“We’re thrilled by the opportunity to join VTG. This partnership positions us to reach a wider array of organizations that need our expertise, building off the high-quality and dedicated service our clients have always received.”
Jeff Jamieson, Co-Founder and President, Whitlock Infrastructure Solutions
