Net at Work Has Acquired Cloud 9 ERP Solutions

The deal marks the seventh acquisition for the New York-based technology firm in 2026.

Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Business Strategy

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New York City-based technology firm Net at Work has acquired Cloud 9 ERP Solutions, an Acumatica gold certified implementation partner. Cloud 9 employees will transition to Net at Work to continue supporting their existing client base.

Why it matters

The acquisition expands Net at Work's presence in the competitive market for Acumatica application services and support. This deal represents part of an ongoing aggressive growth strategy for the company.

Net at Work has completed 10 acquisitions since July 1, 2025, including seven transactions within 2026 alone. The firm currently holds the 221st position on the CRN 2026 Solution Provider 500 ranking.

The players

Net at Work

A New York-based technology firm that provides IT services and business software solutions.

Cloud 9 ERP Solutions

An Acumatica gold certified implementation partner that provides enterprise resource planning software services.

Gregg Mercede

A leadership figure from Cloud 9 ERP Solutions who will remain with Net at Work following the transition.

The details

Gregg Mercede from Cloud 9 ERP Solutions will remain with Net at Work to oversee the integration and ensure a smooth transition for all clients. This move follows the company's previous acquisition of Kinzit Technologies in early August 2026.

Timeline

  1. July 1, 2025: Net at Work began its current acquisition streak.

  2. June 2026: Net at Work acquired Millennium Accounting Solutions.

  3. Early August 2026: Net at Work acquired Kinzit Technologies.

  4. October 7, 2026: The acquisition of Cloud 9 was officially announced.

Market Landscape

Net at Work continues to consolidate its market share in the IT services sector to better compete with larger solution providers. The company's standing on the CRN 2026 Solution Provider 500 ranking underscores its growth relative to industry peers.

Existing Cloud 9 clients can expect continuity in their service as staff members transition to the larger Net at Work organization. This merger aims to provide these customers with access to broader support resources and expanded application services.

The takeaway

Rapid corporate growth via aggressive acquisition strategies is a primary method for IT firms to secure market share in specialized software niches. Clients affected by such mergers should monitor service continuity as operational platforms integrate.

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Source note: This article includes information reported by CRN.

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