What Happened

Centaris, a Great Lakes-based managed technology solutions provider, acquired NuWave Technology Partners, a Michigan-based MSP with offices in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. The acquisition was announced on September 23, 2026. The combined company now serves over 600 clients from five Michigan locations: Sterling Heights, Casco, Petoskey, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo.

Who Is Affected

The acquisition directly impacts Centaris and NuWave's combined client base of 600+ organizations, primarily small and mid-sized businesses in Michigan and the Midwest. Centaris President and CEO Patrick Casey stated the deal brings together complementary capabilities in cybersecurity, compliance, cloud, automation, and AI. NuWave President Kyle Paalman noted the partnership gives clients access to greater resources while preserving relationships.

Market Impact

This consolidation strengthens Centaris' position as a regional MSP with expanded cybersecurity and AI governance offerings. The combined entity now has five locations, increasing its footprint for cross-selling services.

• Centaris gains NuWave's client relationships and AI services focused on practical adoption, governance, security, and automation.
• NuWave clients gain access to Centaris' broader cybersecurity, compliance, Microsoft cloud, and engineering resources.
• The combined company emphasizes AI governance and secure adoption, creating a clear need for compliance and AI security tools.

What to Watch

Monitor Centaris for integration announcements, particularly around new cybersecurity or AI governance product bundles. The combined 600+ client base presents a large upsell opportunity for vendors selling compliance, AI governance, or cybersecurity solutions. SDRs should target Centaris leadership this week as they finalize integration plans and seek to expand service offerings.

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