Fairfax, VA (July 12, 2005) mindSHIFT Technologies, a provider of comprehensive managed information technology (IT) services, today announced that it has acquired Union Square Technology Group LLC, a provider of IT systems integration, professional services and managed services for the legal sector. Headquartered in < ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />New York City with approximately million in revenue, Union Square is one of the leading providers of IT professional services and managed services for the legal markets in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington DC.
The purchase of Union Square complements mindSHIFTs operations in key markets and expands the companys ability to deliver services to the legal vertical across all of its markets. This move also further solidifies mindSHIFTs position as the leading provider of IT services for businesses in the Northeast. In addition, Union Squares professional services experience and remote service capabilities will enable mindSHIFT to more effectively service medium to large law firms.
mindSHIFT has built a reputation of providing businesses with the best possible IT support without requiring them to make huge investments, and now we are focusing our efforts on conducting strategic acquisitions that expand our service territory and capabilities, said Paul Chisholm, Chairman and CEO at mindSHIFT. Union Square is a profitable company with superb management and a stellar reputation within the legal industry. mindSHIFT is excited by this addition to our team and the value this will provide to customers.
mindSHIFT provides businesses the benefits of a large enterprise IT environment with improved security and reliability. With flexible service offerings to fit customers specific needs, mindSHIFT is the only vendor to deliver tier one IT support without requiring customers to make large investments in IT infrastructure and personnel. The company provides customers with a flexible, cost-effective means of supporting their business goals.
mindSHIFT has an impeccable reputation as a leading provider of IT services for businesses, and all of us at Union Square are excited to be joining forces to deliver even more value to the market, said Sam Collier, a Principal at Union Square Technology Group. The combination of our companies will provide clients with the best possible array of specialized technology services backed by the highest-quality engineers in the industry. The same management and engineering team that has earned Union Square a coveted reputation will be able to meet increased demand for our services without diluting our focus on long-term client relationships and personal commitment to client success.
Union Square Technology Group was founded in 1996 and specializes in remote system management and professional services to the legal sector. Union Square has substantial experience serving law firms, investment banks, and other professional services firms with services including Network Infrastructure Design and Implementation; Workstation Software Design and Integration; and Application Services Design, Integration, and Support. The company currently serves 28 companies on the AmLaw 200 list of leading U.S. law firms. mindSHIFT will retain Union Squares Aspire.net brand as its premier services division within the legal sector.
About mindSHIFT mindSHIFT Technologies provides a fully managed information technology (IT) infrastructure service for organizations enabling them to increase network reliability, protect crucial information assets, and focus on their core business. With mindSHIFTs 24x7 proactive network monitoring, single point of accountability, and world class customer care center, mindSHIFT transforms your IT operations into a utility service.
Founded in 1999 and backed by leading institutional investors, mindSHIFTs comprehensive service includes PC desktop support, server and network management, email administration, complete offsite data storage, virus protection and comprehensive security.
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