The 20 MSP has announced that it has completed its 49th acquisition, welcoming Sundance Networks (founder and CEO: Ryan Miller) to the national organization's growing ranks. An experienced provider with a strong track record of client success and impressive year-over-year growth, Sundance provides proactive support, customized IT solutions, advanced cybersecurity and AI consulting to clients throughout the Pocono and Lehigh Valley areas, as well as in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Founded in 2003, Sundance Networks quickly established itself as a leading regional MSP and, over the past year, leveraged The 20's peer group to improve operations and add significant scaling capabilities. Earlier this year at The 20's in-person event, MSP SUMMIT, Sundance earned the AI Excellence Award, a recognition for the company's commitment to helping small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) design, build and operate AI solutions and workflow automation tailored to their budgets, data environments and compliance requirements.

"This is super exciting — and a meaningful step toward our broader goal of developing AI services that not only scale, but deliver real, measurable value to our client base," said Tim Conkle, founder and CEO, The 20 MSP. "We got to witness Ryan's leadership style and client-first mentality through his participation in our peer group, and we look forward to deepening that relationship and seeing what he and his team can achieve with expanded resources and support. Big things are definitely in store."

As with the majority of The 20 MSP's previous deals, key members of Sundance's team will remain on board post-acquisition, including Miller in a leadership role focused on the development and implementation of AI services.

"Our strategy has always been about people — finding the right ones for the right seats," Conkle said. "And when it comes to an industry like ours, where service is paramount, having people who understand what exceptional service truly entails is huge. Sundance brings serious technical chops — especially around areas like AI and automation — but we're equally excited about their dedication to client success."

Going forward, The 20 MSP's growth plans include additional deals and the company reports that its peer group will continue providing a steady stream of acquisition candidates. Peer group participation creates operational and cultural alignment prior to the initiation of an acquisition, accelerating integration and laying a foundation for a smooth handover. "It's not the only strategy, but we believe strongly in prealignment — and in the power of standardization and shared vision. That's the engine."

Pinecrest Capital Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to The 20 MSP on the acquisition and associated financing.