Net at Work Acquired Cloud 9 ERP Solutions
The deal adds an Acumatica partner to Net at Work’s portfolio, marking its seventh acquisition of 2026.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Business Strategy
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Net at Work has acquired Cloud 9 ERP Solutions, an Acumatica gold certified implementation partner. The move continues the company's aggressive expansion in the software services market.
Why it matters
This acquisition deepens Net at Work's specialization in Acumatica application services and support. By absorbing established partners, the firm is rapidly scaling its technical capacity and customer footprint.
Net at Work has completed 7 acquisitions in 2026, contributing to a total of 10 deals since July 1, 2025. The firm currently holds the number 221 spot on the CRN 2026 Solution Provider 500 ranking.
The players
Net at Work
A New York-based technology provider and software consultant that manages rapid growth through frequent industry acquisitions.
Cloud 9 ERP Solutions
An Acumatica gold certified implementation partner providing software consulting and integration services.
Gregg Mercede
A leadership figure from Cloud 9 ERP Solutions who is staying on board to oversee the transition of the business.
The details
Cloud 9 employees will transition to Net at Work to maintain support for their existing client base. Gregg Mercede from Cloud 9 will remain with the parent firm to facilitate the operational integration and ensure continuity in Acumatica service delivery.
Timeline
July 1, 2025 marked the start of the current acquisition streak.
June 2026 saw the acquisition of Millennium Accounting Solutions.
Early August 2026 saw the acquisition of Kinzit Technologies.
October 7, 2026, was the official announcement date for the Cloud 9 acquisition.
Market Landscape
This acquisition follows the pattern of consolidation among specialized software implementation partners listed in the CRN 2026 Solution Provider 500 ranking. The deal signifies a push to gain market share in the specific niche of Acumatica ecosystem services.
Operators in the software space should monitor how Net at Work integrates these acquired teams to determine if service quality or support availability shifts for end users. Clients of acquired firms should prepare for potential changes in billing or communication points during the onboarding process.
The takeaway
Rapidly scaling through serial acquisitions requires operational rigor to retain both client trust and key personnel during the transition. Owners should assess their own vendor relationships to see if recent consolidation in the IT services sector might affect their service agreements.
Further reading
For more on industry consolidation trends, read our Business Strategy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CRN.
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