Deft (formerly ServerCentral), a managed data center service provider, has been acquired by Summit, one of the largest providers of virtual servers and cloud-based application hosting in the U.S. and Canada.
The acquisition unites Deft’s robust data center and network services with Summit’s cloud hosting expertise, expanding the available data center footprint and portfolio of hands-on IT solutions for clients.
Deft founder Jordan Lowe will be transitioning to the role of Chief Strategy Officer, while co-founder Daniel Brosk will remain Chief Operating Officer. The duo will dedicate themselves to ensuring a consistent experience for Deft’s clients as they join Summit. “There’s no hidden agenda to change how Deft operates,” said Lowe. “That hands-on approach our customers know and love now just has more hands.”
Warren Patterson, Chief Executive Officer at Summit, is poised to navigate the combined business through the opportunities that lie ahead: “Together, Summit and Deft share a unified vision for the future of IT services — a future where innovation, security, and customer-centric solutions lead the way. This is more than an acquisition; it’s a fusion of strengths.”
Advising firm DH Capital facilitated the sale of Deft to Summit. The transaction was backed by continued investment from Silver Oak Services Partners, LLC.