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The 20 Expands MSP Growth Platform with Acquisition of Collabrance

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The 20 broadens service capabilities with strategic acquisition of Iowa-Based Master MSP

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Leading MSP growth platform The 20 today announced its acquisition of Collabrance, LLC., an award-winning master managed IT services provider based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This latest deal marks the Texas-based company’s ninth of the year and the 35th acquisition since entering the M&A arena in late 2022.

“This marks a key step in The 20’s acquisition strategy. We cast our net a little wider to find a like-minded master MSP that will augment our growth platform, drive continuous improvement, and uphold our sky-high standards for excellence in service delivery,” shared Tim Conkle, CEO of The 20.

This aggressive expansion strategy is driven by a large pool of acquisition candidates, managed service providers (MSPs) that have achieved significant growth and operational maturity as members of The 20’s renowned growth platform, The 20 MSP Group.

The acquisition of Collabrance represents the expansion of The 20’s acquisition strategy. “In this case, we cast our net a little wider to find a like-minded master MSP that will augment our growth platform, drive continuous improvement, and uphold our sky-high standards for excellence in service delivery,” shared Tim Conkle, The 20’s founder and CEO.

Founded fifteen years ago by GreatAmerica Financial Services® as a path forward for existing customers in the office equipment industry, Collabrance has grown year over year, recently winning the #18 position of the 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501: Top Managed Service Providers list.

Moving forward, Collabrance will retain its own brand, underscoring the company’s strong market presence and strategic value. Moreover, The 20 has retained all Collabrance employees, upholding the company’s historical commitment to minimal attrition. The 44 Collabrance team members joining The 20 bring a wealth of valuable expertise to the table, including intimate knowledge of the equipment dealer channel, network engineering capabilities, and expertise in industry tools including ConnectWise, Datto and N-able.

Collabrance leadership is confident that the transition will be seamless, and expect total continuity in services. Moreover, joining The 20 promises new opportunities for growth and advancement, both for individual employees and the company as a whole.

“We’re excited to see Collabrance take the successful model they’ve built and elevate it under the direction of The 20,” said Martin Golobic, CEO of GreatAmerica, Collabrance’s parent company. “We created Collabrance to provide another business opportunity for many of our existing GreatAmerica customers and have been so proud of what they’ve accomplished. The synergies between our and The 20’s business tenets were obvious when we first met. This acquisition allows our Collabrance team to do what they do best – service customers – and allows them to do it with the same integrity and care that they have for the past fifteen years,” added Golobic.

The 20’s leadership is also feeling energized and optimistic about the deal, and look forward to close collaboration with their new team members. “We’ve been fans of Collabrance and their team for some time, and there’s a lot of mutual respect surrounding this deal – and a lot of excitement about the future,” said Conkle. “People, process, and culture are what drive success in this industry, and Collabrance has all three. This is a win for us, a win for Collabrance, and above all, a win for our collective client base, who can expect continued great service, bolstered by enhanced capabilities and The 20’s around-the-clock support.”

Stay tuned for more deals in the coming months as The 20 continues expanding and solidifying its leadership position in the IT services industry.

About The 20 MSP Group

The 20 MSP Group is an exclusive consortium for Managed Service Providers (MSP) aimed at dominating and revolutionizing the IT industry with its standardized all-in-one approach. The 20’s robust RMM, PSA, and documentation platform ensures superior service for its MSPs’ clients utilizing their completely US-based Help Desk and Network Operations Center. Extending beyond proven tools and processes, The 20 touts a proven sales model, a community of industry-leading MSPs, and ultimate scalability. To learn more, visit the20.com.

About The 20 MSP

The 20 MSP has been helping businesses succeed through better technology since 1986. As a leading provider of managed IT services, The 20 MSP serves thousands of businesses nationwide, providing each one with white-glove service, secure and streamlined IT infrastructure, and 24/7/365 support. We believe in building lasting relationships with clients founded on trust, communication, and the delivery of high-value services for a fair and predictable price. Our clients’ success is our success, and we are committed to helping each and every organization we serve leverage technology to secure a competitive advantage and achieve new growth. To learn more, visit the20msp.com.

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Crystal Conkle, The 20, 972-461-0880, info@the20.com, https://www.the20.com

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TIMEX DECLARES TODAY ANALOG LIFE DAY

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A National Invitation to Get Off the Clock and Into Life

An unexpected opening in your calendar? Don’t fill it. Live it.

SHELTON, Conn., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Timex, the Official Timekeeper of Analog Life, is declaring today, Friday, November 13, Analog Life Day, and giving everyone a reason to do something increasingly refreshing: spend time actually living it. 

In a world that never stops scrolling, refreshing or asking for more of our attention, Timex is inviting people to take some of it back.

Take the long lunch. Call the friend you keep meaning to see. Leave your headphones behind. Wander somewhere without a plan. Say yes to something spontaneous. Make a memory that doesn’t need to be posted to count.  No productivity hacks. No screen time challenge. No perfectly planned itinerary.  Just a reminder that the best moments in life rarely happen between notifications. 

For more than 170 years, Timex has helped people keep time. Today, we’re reminding everyone what it’s for.

No registration. No download. No algorithm.

Just one day. Your time. Your way.

Make Time Yours.

Civic PR for Timex – timex@civic-us.com

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BAE Systems selected as a mission-enabling space technologies partner for NASA PRIMA astrophysics program

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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory mission to survey the history and evolution of the universe and bridge current scientific gaps

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA) announced today that its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)-led PRIMA (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics) team has been selected by NASA for the next phase of development in NASA’s new class of “Probe Explorers” astrophysics missions.   

BAE Systems will provide its Evolve+ spacecraft bus for the mission, lead the observatory assembly, integration and test process, and serve as the operations and ground lead for NASA’s JPL, the manager of the mission.   

“We are excited to continue our decades-long partnership with JPL through the PRIMA mission that will enable NASA to make significant discoveries on the history of the universe,” said Bonnie Patterson, vice president and general manager of civil space for BAE Systems. “The PRIMA mission will also help fill observation gaps with other NASA astrophysics missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and other observatories, also supported by BAE Systems.”  

NASA’s PRIMA mission will use a highly sensitive, far-infrared space telescope that is designed to see parts of the universe that are hidden by dust. Using a 1.8-meter diameter telescope, it will observe the cosmos in far-infrared light, bridging the critical observation gap between the James Webb Space Telescope and ground-based radio observatories.

The mission will help scientists learn how stars, planets, galaxies and even water formed over time. It will reveal how these cosmic structures grow and change, providing a clearer picture of how our universe developed and evolved from its formation to the present.  

The PRIMA mission is currently advancing through Phase B development and is targeted for launch in 2033 for a five-year mission. Following a NASA confirmation review, the project will move toward full implementation.

BAE Systems will join numerous international space industry providers to support the PRIMA mission, including those from France, Italy, Canada, South Korea, Japan and the UK.

Through the PRIMA mission, BAE Systems continues its longstanding support of NASA’s astrophysics programs. This includes work on the Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra X-ray Observatory, James Webb Space Telescope and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, among others.

For more information, please contact: 

Brian Rantala, BAE Systems 
Mobile: 720-995-8253 
brian.rantala@baesystems.us 

www.baesystems.com/en-us   
@BAESystemsInc  

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Why a Pocket Projector Could Be the Right Gift for Gamers and Sewists: Aurzen ZIP Pro

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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The friend who hosts game night and the maker who dreads taping sewing patterns together might appreciate the same unexpected gift: a pocket projector. Aurzen ZIP Pro, a CES Innovation Awards 2027 Honoree, brings shared fun and sewing pattern projection together in one foldable projector.

Unlike a fixed TV, ZIP Pro is a gaming projector that moves with the gathering. Its larger shared image brings everyone into the adventure, whether you’re sharing maps during tabletop RPG sessions or cruising through neon-lit city streets in the upcoming AAA open-world titles. Direct USB-C support for Nintendo Switch makes it a convenient dock-free projector, letting friends play together instead of crowding around a handheld screen. Wired Game Mode offers 20–40ms response times for casual co-op and party games.

Beyond game nights, ZIP Pro brings the same flexibility to your sewing table. As a sewing projector, it lets you skip printing, taping and storing paper patterns, leaving more time for working with fabric. Native 1080p DLP and ToF autofocus help keep fine outlines clear, while adjustable support and four-point correction help align the image with your cutting surface. With less setup between an idea and the first cut, this compact sewing pattern projector helps you turn your ideas into a finished piece with greater confidence.

The ZIP Pro Basquiat Special Edition Bundle pairs the same hardware with artwork from the Basquiat estate. It includes the projector, two custom art shells, a custom GoPlay portable case and a mounting suite with MagPlay Pro and Z-Stand in a special-edition gift box. The interchangeable shells offer two different looks, making it a personal choice for Basquiat fans.

During the promotion from Nov.19-30, ZIP Pro is $579.99 (regularly $629.99); ZIP Pro Basquiat Special Edition Bundle is $649.99 (regularly $679.99). Buyers can choose a complimentary GoPlay Carry Bag or Z-Stand, limited to 50 gifts in total, first-come, first-served. A sitewide prize draw offers shoppers a chance to get their order for free.

About Aurzen

Aurzen is a global innovator in smart projection technology. By combining advanced optical engineering with intuitive software and user-focused design, Aurzen delivers products that bring big-screen experiences to any space. The company pioneered the world’s first Tri-Fold Truly Portable Projector, ZIP, and its designs have been recognized with multiple international awards, including the iF Design Award, Red Dot Award, G-Mark Award, and IDEA Award. For more information, visit www.aurzen.com.

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