Opti9 Technologies LLC (Opti9), a North America-based IT services company, announces its launch as a managed hybrid cloud solutions provider today. Opti9 was formed through a strategic merger between New York-based Webair, a leader in infrastructure and cloud services, and Jelecos, a Nebraska-based AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and application development firm.
“The launch of Opti9 creates greater value and service quality for our customers, providing a more comprehensive, compelling solution to the marketplace,” said Bill Bancroft, CEO of Opti9. “Enterprises face complex challenges to protect their critical IT assets in an ever-changing environment. This includes being able to manage and secure applications across the hybrid cloud landscape while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.”
Organizations are seeking a partner who can provide expertise and ownership of the digital transformation journey from application modernization to hybrid cloud management and security. The combination of Webair and Jelecos uniquely positions Opti9 as a service provider able to manage and secure customers’ hybrid cloud workloads and deliver industry-leading solutions based on customers’ unique business needs.
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Webair, based in Garden City, NY, with data centers around the globe, has 20+ years of experience as an IT services provider. Webair is an industry leader in IT infrastructure and cloud solutions, specializing in private cloud and IT resilience solutions. They bring talent and experience focused in the areas of managed cloud, backup, and disaster recovery.
Jelecos, based in Omaha, NE, with additional offices in Overland Park, KS and St. Louis, MO, has 20+ years of experience as an IT consulting firm. The company is an AWS Advanced Consulting partner focused on public cloud solutions with expertise in digital transformations, application modernization, and management of AWS workloads.
The merger was preceded by a strategic growth investment made by Crest Rock Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm, in both Webair and Jelecos, respectively. The investment by Crest Rock continues to accelerate strategic initiatives and growth opportunities for Opti9 to deliver lasting value for clients, partners, and shareholders. The merger forming Opti9 is final as of January 2022.