Scale Computing Acquires Adaptiv Networks
Edge computing provider Scale Computing has acquired Adaptiv Networks to expand its managed network solutions. The deal integrates Adaptiv's cloud-native SD-WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offerings into Scale Computing’s platform. The move aims to provide more robust infrastructure for organizations with distributed workforces and complex cybersecurity needs.
- Adaptiv Networks, founded in 2002, is a Canadian provider of cloud-managed SD-WAN and cybersecurity solutions and has previously acquired companies such as LiveQoS and Elfiq Networks. - The acquisition is set to expand Scale Computing's SC//AcuVigil™ managed network solutions and grow its footprint in the Canadian market. - This purchase follows the July 2025 acquisition of Scale Computing itself by Acumera, a secure edge connectivity provider; the combined entity retained the Scale Computing name and is backed by Oaktree Capital Management. - The newly combined company will serve a customer base of more than 9,000, including major brands in retail and restaurant industries. - The deal reflects a booming market for SD-WAN and SASE technologies, with one Gartner report indicating 67% of enterprises plan to integrate them by the end of 2026. - The global edge computing market, where Scale Computing is a major player, was valued at over $18 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to more than $267 billion by 2034. - Scale Computing's core offerings include its HyperCore™ virtualization platform, which integrates servers, virtualization, and storage to reduce complexity and is designed to be self-healing. - Competitors for Adaptiv Networks in the SD-WAN and SASE space include prominent technology firms like Netskope, Cradlepoint, and Cato Networks.
