LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westwood Technology Group, an operating group composed of industry-leading technology services businesses, announced today the acquisition of Prototype:IT, one of the largest managed IT service providers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. For over 17 years, Prototype:IT has grown to support the day-to-day technology needs of businesses across North America.
Doug Oppenheimer, CEO of Prototype:IT, Richard Crooks, President, and the rest of the team at Prototype:IT will remain in their current roles. Prototype:IT will continue to operate as a stand-alone entity within the Westwood family of partner companies under its current brand.
“I am excited to welcome the Prototype:IT team into the Westwood family. The team at Prototype:IT has built a great model of customer care and top-notch IT support. Prototype:IT embodies everything that we look for in a partner company. We look forward to supporting Doug and Richard’s plans for growth in their market,” said DJ Dorff, CEO of Westwood.
“We were impressed with Westwood’s unique holding approach that allows for strong local empowerment. We are excited to reap the benefits of added leadership support and thought leadership from the Westwood family of brands,” said Doug Oppenheimer, CEO of Prototype:IT.
Prototype:IT joins the growing group of managed service leaders as the tenth partner company in the Westwood operating group. Prototype:IT’s team and clients will benefit from access to a broad range of IT, cyber, and cloud expertise. Prototype:IT’s clients will receive the same service and partnership they have come to expect.
“We are thrilled to join the Westwood group and collaborate with their team and the other partner companies,” said Richard Crooks, President of Prototype:IT. “We are confident that the added partnership and resources from the operating group will allow us to expand, grow, and thrive with our clients.”
This acquisition is the first acquisition by the newly formed Westwood operating company, which now includes partner brands such as Executech, Interlaced, and Integritek. Westwood, backed by Evergreen Services Group, continues to pursue acquisition opportunities with companies that emphasize a culture of client success and employee development.
About Westwood
Westwood’s vision is to build partnerships that provide accountability, thought leadership, and proven models to help elevate people and operations. With some of the largest IT service brands in Western North America, the Westwood group has the network and leadership to help growing companies flourish. Learn more about Westwood’s partnership opportunities and approach at www.westwoodtechgroup.com.
