Clearspan Strengthens Market Position with AveriStar Acquisition
In a significant move to bolster its service provider presence, Clearspan, a renowned leader in cloud-based communication technologies, has acquired AveriStar in a private transaction. This acquisition is set to enhance Clearspan's capabilities in providing Unified Communication (UC) solutions to a broad array of clients, focusing on service providers and large enterprises with multiple locations.
An Expansion in Services
This strategic acquisition comes as part of Clearspan’s ongoing effort to expand its reach in the competitive U.S. market for service providers. Clearspan boasts over 40 years of industry experience, and this latest addition will augment its ability to serve the needs of large organizations, including the education sector, enterprises, and government agencies, in both cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
Bill Crank, the President and CEO of Clearspan, expressed excitement about the merger, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome AveriStar to the Clearspan team. This acquisition not only increases our scale but also broadens our customer base, especially among service provider clients." This growing customer base will complement the existing partnerships and positions Clearspan strongly in the North American market.
Synergistic Benefits for Clients
Mark Averi, the CEO of AveriStar, highlighted the immediate advantages this merger brings to their clients. "Joining forces with Clearspan allows us to offer enhanced solutions, including POTS Replacement, hardware rental options, and additional functionalities in our UCaaS platform. Moreover, Clearspan's PING mobile and desktop clients meet the customization needs our service provider clients have long anticipated."
The combination of Clearspan and AveriStar’s expertise promises to unlock powerful synergies, enabling them to better serve their clientele with innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences. This includes meeting the customization demands of service providers striving for rapid deployment of solutions into their current operations.
Industry Insights and Future Prospects
Diane Myers, Senior Research Director and Principal Analyst at Metrigy, remarked, "Clearspan has proven to be a leader in delivering large-scale UCaaS solutions via major service providers. The acquisition of AveriStar is a great fit, given both companies face similar client challenges and are dedicated to addressing them effectively. Together, they will be better poised to enhance service delivery and customer acquisition."
As Clearspan and AveriStar integrate their operations, the focus remains on delivering scalable solutions that streamline operations and ensure satisfactory communication systems for their service provider and enterprise clients.
About Clearspan and AveriStar
Clearspan is renowned for powering modern unified communications solutions, which enable large multi-location organizations to communicate effectively both internally and externally. Their commitment to innovation has helped them to remain a pivotal player in this field.
On the other hand, AveriStar, established in 2007 by former BroadSoft employees, specializes in cloud-based communications solutions. Known for its innovative support and seamless deployments, AveriStar aims to enhance operational efficiency for service providers across the globe.
This acquisition is poised to redefine the communications landscape, offering improved solutions that address the specific needs of service providers and large enterprises as both companies continue on their growth trajectories.