AHEAD Finalizes RoundTower, Kovarus Acquisitions and Centerbridge Purchase. AHEAD has finalized its acquisition of RoundTower Technologies and Kovarus and its purchase by private investment management firm Centerbridge Partners, L.P.

How much did RoundTower Technologies sell for?

AHEAD To Acquire RoundTower, Kovarus, Creating $2.1 Billion Channel Behemoth.

Who did AHEAD acquire?

Link Solutions Group
AHEAD has completed its acquisition of Link Solutions Group. The initial agreement to acquire was announced on May 14, 2019, and the transaction was closed on July 3. The combined entities will enhance the digital transformation efforts of enterprises across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.

What does RoundTower Technologies do?

RoundTower Technologies is a systems integrator that provides innovative solutions and services in the areas of data center infrastructure, converged platforms, cloud automation and orchestration, DevOps, and data analytics.

Who built the round towers in Ireland?

Irish Christian monks
The ancient Round Towers that dot the Irish landscape were erected by Irish Christian monks and can also be found in areas where they served like the two that stand in Scotland and one on the Isle of Man.

Where is Roundtower located?

Cincinnati, OH
Roundtower Technologies, LLC is located in Cincinnati, OH, United States and is part of the Computer Systems Design and Related Services Industry. Roundtower Technologies, LLC has 199 total employees across all of its locations and generates $140.84 million in sales (USD).

Why did monks build round towers?

The most popular theory is that the towers were used for defensive purposes. The monks took their treasures and hid inside the tower where they would be safe from raiders. The doorway, high up in the wall, made it difficult for unwanted guests to gain entry. Another theory is that the towers were used as bell towers.

Why was the door of the round tower so high up?

The most popular theory is that the towers were used for defensive purposes. The monks took their treasures and hid inside the tower where they would be safe from raiders. The doorway, high up in the wall, made it difficult for unwanted guests to gain entry.

Are round towers unique to Ireland?

Ireland’s only unique contribution to world architecture, the free-standing round tower, survives at some 65 sites with examples in all but four of the 32 counties of this island. Their primary function was that of a belfry – the annals almost always label each one as a cloig-theach (bell house).

Why was Dublin Castle built where it was built?

Originally built as a defensive fortification for the Norman city of Dublin, it later evolved into a royal residence, resided in by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland or Viceroy of Ireland, the representative of the monarch.