Acumera, a leading provider of secure edge connectivity, visibility, and computing solutions, announced the acquisition of Scale Computing, a pioneer in hyperconverged infrastructure and edge virtualization.
The acquisition strengthens Acumera’s position as a market leader in delivering fully integrated, scalable edge platforms for enterprises operating across distributed locations. The combined company will be known as Scale Computing.
The new company, which brings the secure managed edge and network capabilities of the AcuVigil™ Platform, the edge application orchestration and Point of Sale integration capabilities of the Acumera Reliant Platform and the highly available edge AI and virtualization platform of Scale Computing, to create the largest edge computing-focused software company in the industry, with the ability to serve customers worldwide ranging from one to 100,000 locations. The new Scale Computing will enable organizations of all sizes to confidently and securely deploy and manage AI workloads at the edge where real-time decision-making, low-latency processing, and operational simplicity are paramount.
The acquisition will accelerate innovation in key industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, energy, and for Managed Service Providers, where scalable edge solutions are critical to managing distributed operations, reducing downtime, and delivering seamless customer experiences. Existing Acumera and Scale Computing customers and partners will benefit from enhanced product integration, broader support capabilities, and a unified roadmap for edge intelligence.
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Bill Morrow, CEO of the new Scale Computing
We believe Acumera and Scale Computing customers and partners will benefit from having the ability to leverage both the Scale Computing Platform and the Acumera SaaS solutions for edge computing, secure edge networking, managed network services, and PCI compliance for multi-site businesses. The newly combined company’s technology offerings are a significant step forward in our vision to empower organizations of all sizes with intelligent, AI-ready edge infrastructure that reduces complexity while enhancing performance and resilience. We are enthusiastic about this opportunity and together we will redefine what’s possible at the edge.
Nicholas Basso, Managing Director for Oaktree’s Global Opportunities strategy
We’re thrilled to see two innovators in edge computing coming together through Acumera’s acquisition of Scale Computing. This acquisition creates unmatched potential for the integrated team to deliver smarter, faster, and more efficient solutions at the edge, right where businesses need them most.
Jeff Ready, Scale Computing’s former CEO and co-founder
Joining forces with Acumera marks an exciting new chapter for Scale Computing, our customers, our partners, and our team. The new Scale Computing will bring even more innovative and powerful solutions to our partners and customers.