One of the largest private broadband companies in America, Cox Communications, has acquired managed cloud services company Logicworks. By combining Logicworks and RapidScale, two firms owned by Cox Business, Cox anticipates it will be better able to deliver leading-edge cloud solutions to U.S.-based businesses around the world.
Logicworks is a cloud computing and managed hosting solutions provider founded in 1993. The company offers a range of cloud and managed hosting services including cloud infrastructure, cloud management, and application management services. Logicworks provides its services to a variety of clients, including healthcare organizations, financial services companies, and e-commerce businesses. The company is known for its expertise in cloud migration and management, as well as its ability to help customers achieve regulatory compliance in industries such as healthcare and finance.
King & Spalding LLP was Cox’s legal counsel. Jefferies LLC and Cooley LLP both served as counsel for Logicworks. Financial terms of the Logicworks acquisition were not disclosed.
“With Logicworks in our commercial services portfolio, we can help customers better migrate and manage systems in the cloud while they focus on business priorities,” said Mark Greatrex, President at Cox Communications. “This acquisition is part of our larger plan to offer a comprehensive suite of innovative IT solutions.”
About RapidScale
RapidScale is a cloud computing company that provides managed cloud services to businesses of all sizes. The company offers a range of cloud computing solutions, including cloud desktop, cloud server, and cloud application services. RapidScale helps businesses simplify and streamline their IT infrastructure, allowing them to focus on their core operations and business growth.RapidScale is a subsidiary of Cox Communications. Cox Communications acquired RapidScale in 2017 to expand its portfolio of managed cloud services and meet the growing demand for cloud computing solutions among its customers. With the acquisition of RapidScale, Cox Communications would be able to offer a comprehensive portfolio of cloud computing services to businesses of all sizes, from SMBs to large enterprises. The acquisition has allowed Cox to further differentiate itself in the market and provide a complete suite of IT solutions to its customers.
About Cox Communications
“With Logicworks in our commercial services portfolio, we can help customers better migrate and manage systems in the cloud while they focus on business priorities,” said Mark Greatrex, President at Cox Communications.
Cox Communications is an American company that provides digital cable television, telecommunications, and home automation services. The company operates primarily in the United States and offers services such as cable TV, high-speed internet, and digital telephone services. Cox also offers home security and automation services under the Cox Homelife brand. Cox operates one of the largest cable networks in the country and serves millions of customers in over 20 states.
Cox Communications is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, a privately-owned holding company that owns multiple brands across various industries. Cox Communications has several other brands within its family, such as Cox Automotive. Cox Automotive provides vehicle remarketing services and solutions for automotive dealers. Another brand within the Cox Communications family of brands is Cox Media Group, a media company that owns and operates various media properties such as television stations, radio stations, and daily newspapers. The Cox Business brand offers voice, data, and video solutions for businesses of all sizes. The family of brands also includes Gamut, a full-service advertising solutions company that provides programmatic advertising solutions for advertisers and publishers, and AutoTrader Group, a provider of online automotive marketplace and solutions for automotive dealers.
