Adds New Cybersecurity Expertise, 24/7 Security Operations Center and Ohio Valley Presence

CHICAGO, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tusker, a full-service technology solutions provider with clients across the country, today announced the acquisition of Fortress SRM, a Cleveland-based firm specializing in cybersecurity services. The acquisition adds nearly 50 cybersecurity professionals to the Tusker team, provides new security capabilities including 24/7 oversight, and expands Tusker’s geographic footprint with a sixth regional hub.

Founded in 2018, Fortress SRM serves customers across Ohio, northern Michigan and Wisconsin with a team of approximately 50 cybersecurity professionals. Its capabilities span security consulting and advisory services, virtual CISO leadership, managed security, incident response and digital forensics, and a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) that delivers around-the-clock threat detection, analysis and remediation support.

The acquisition is the latest step in a strategic expansion campaign that has grown Tusker from its roots as a Chicago-based IT hardware distributor to a full-stack technology provider with more than 400 employees and regional hubs in Chicago, Boston, Green Bay, Duluth, Eau Claire and now Cleveland.

It marks Tusker’s fifth acquisition since 2017 and its first since unifying its portfolio companies under the Tusker brand earlier this year. Additional acquisitions are planned as the company continues building its geographic reach.

Expanding the Tusker Platform

The acquisition brings together two organizations with complementary strengths: Fortress SRM’s deep cybersecurity expertise, Tusker’s broader technology capabilities and geographic reach, and the high-touch service and trusted relationships that have been central to both organizations. It also advances a Tusker initiative to aggressively expand its services business.

“Fortress SRM brings exactly the kind of expertise and customer-centered culture that has defined every company we have acquired over the last nine years,” said Matt Zafirovski, CEO of Tusker. “This acquisition expands our cybersecurity team and related service capabilities, plants a flag for Tusker in the Ohio Valley, and strengthens our ability to be a trusted technology partner across the customer’s entire IT environment.”

The transaction also provides significant benefits to Fortress SRM’s cybersecurity customers.

“Many of our cybersecurity clients want a trusted partner who can support all of their IT needs, from desktops, servers and networks to technology planning, modernization and managed services,” said Jess Walpole, President of Fortress SRM. “Joining forces with Tusker gives them that convenience, along with a larger team and the same personal service they have come to expect from us.”

About Tusker

Tusker is a mid-market IT solutions provider that blends a broad portfolio of advisory, professional, managed and lifecycle technology solutions with a focus on building long-term client partnerships through a combination of IT expertise and highly personalized service. The firm operates from multiple regional hubs, serving clients ranging from local organizations to national brands. For more information, visit www.tuskerco.com.

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The new category launches today in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London, with
Chicago and Atlanta joining by the end of the year

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Peerspace, the leading marketplace for hourly venue rentals for events, productions, and meetings, today announces the launch of All Inclusive Venues, a new booking category that lets guests reserve the space, food, and drinks together in a single reservation. Peerspace, which recently crossed $800M in total booking value since its founding in 2014, is expanding the category across its marketplace.

This new category is currently live in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London, with Chicago and Atlanta joining by the end of the year. Looking ahead, Peerspace plans to bring All Inclusive Venues to additional markets, starting with Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Dallas, San Diego, and Seattle, followed by Austin, Denver, and Houston. Peerspace expects to add over one thousand All Inclusive Venues to its marketplace in the coming months.

All Inclusive Venues are designed to remove the back-and-forth that typically comes with booking a full-service space. Guests see one all-in price upfront without needing to submit a ‘contact us’ form or wait for a call back. A few standout Peerspace All Inclusive Venues include:

Wandering Barman (Brooklyn, NY)Telephone (Brooklyn, NY)The Academy SF (San Francisco, CA)Rick & Roxy’s (San Francisco, CA)

“We wanted to take the guesswork out of party planning. No more juggling five vendors and not knowing what the night will ultimately cost,” says Rony Chammas, Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Peerspace. “All Inclusive Venues allow guests to lock in their venue, food, drinks, and staff all in a single booking with clear upfront pricing.”

For hosts, All Inclusive Venues creates a new source of customer awareness and demand without any ongoing fees. Hosts can list their business on Peerspace for free, opening up their venues to clientele beyond traditional events, including corporate meetings and productions, while gaining access to Peerspace’s advanced tooling, including custom proposals, calendar sync, and a performance metrics dashboard.

New All Inclusive Venue hosts point to Peerspace’s impact on their business:

“Peerspace has been a great partner to help market our venue to new customers. We opened last year and started receiving private event and production inquiries within the first few weeks.” — Bryan S., Quick Eternity, New York, NY

“Peerspace is by far the best third-party platform we’ve partnered with when it comes to generating leads. It’s helped us significantly increase bookings for our upstairs private room.”

— Shannon H., Country Club, Chicago, IL

“Peerspace has been a great platform to work with, helping us connect with new clients and introduce our venue to a wider audience. The platform is easy to use, and their team has always been responsive whenever we’ve had questions or needed support.”

— Dave C., Skylark & Soundtrack, San Francisco, CA

All Inclusive Venues also debuted this year as one of two new categories in Peerspace’s fourth annual Open Door Awards, which recognize over 800 exceptional spaces across 23 cities in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and France. To browse All Inclusive Venues, visit peerspace.com and apply the “Food and drink included” filter. To list your All Inclusive Venue on Peerspace, visit try.peerspace.com/all-inclusive-venues.

About Peerspace 

Peerspace is the leading marketplace for hourly venue rentals for meetings, productions, and events. By opening doors to the most inspiring spaces worldwide, Peerspace empowers creativity while enabling hosts to earn additional income. The company connects guests with 50,000+ unique spaces, ranging from lofts and mansions to storefronts and studios. Founded in San Francisco in 2014, Peerspace is backed by investors including GV (Google Ventures) and Foundation Capital. Discover inspiring spaces to meet, create, and celebrate at www.peerspace.com. 

Media Contact: press@peerspace.com

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Investment reflects growing demand for mobile connectivity and 5G infrastructure in India.

MONTRÉAL and MUMBAI, India, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global investment group La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), and Brookfield today announced that La Caisse has invested approximately INR 121 billion (CAD 1.76 billion) to acquire a 24% stake in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust (“Altius”), India’s largest independent telecom tower platform. With the transaction now complete, Brookfield remains Altius’ largest investor, alongside La Caisse and existing shareholders who are affiliates of GIC and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI).

Altius owns and operates more than 258,000 telecom towers and sites across India, giving it a nationwide presence. The platform provides the infrastructure that enables mobile operators to deliver 4G and 5G services. India is the world’s second-largest telecommunications market, and continued growth in mobile data use and 5G is increasing the need for digital infrastructure.

“As India’s economy grows and more people and businesses rely on higher use of mobile data, the infrastructure behind those connections needs to keep pace,” said Emmanuel Jaclot, Executive Vice-President and Head of Infrastructure and Sustainability at La Caisse. “This is a sector we know well through our investments in telecom towers and digital infrastructure around the world. With Altius, we are investing in an attractive market through an established platform, alongside Brookfield and other institutional partners with whom we have longstanding relationships.”

Sam Pollock, CEO of Brookfield’s Infrastructure group, said, “Altius has built a scaled, nationwide platform that is in a leading position to meet India’s demand for mobile connectivity and 5G infrastructure. La Caisse’s investment brings another long-term institutional partner to the platform and reflects confidence in the strength of the business. Alongside our partners, we will continue to support Altius’ next phase of growth by deploying our owner-operator capabilities and disciplined, long-term approach to infrastructure investing.”

ABOUT LA CAISSE
La Caisse has invested for over 60 years with a dual mandate: generate optimal long-term returns for its 48 depositors, who represent over 6 million Quebecers, and contribute to Québec’s economic development.

As a global investment group, La Caisse is active in the major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private credit. As at June 30, 2026, it held CAD 552 billion in net assets.

For more information, visit LaCaisse.com, LinkedIn or Instagram.

La Caisse is a registered trademark of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec that is protected in Canada and other jurisdictions and licensed for use by its subsidiaries. 

ABOUT BROOKFIELD
Brookfield is a leading global investment firm with over $1 trillion in assets under management that owns and operates real assets and essential service businesses that form the backbone of the global economy. We invest on behalf of institutions and individuals around the world across infrastructure, energy, private equity, real estate, and credit—sectors critical to supporting economic growth and productivity. With a heritage spanning more than a century and operations in over 30 countries, we deploy long-term, patient capital to build the foundational assets and businesses that power a more connected, resilient, and sustainable future—seeking to build long-term wealth for our clients while delivering strong risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit our website at www.brookfield.com.

For more information

La Caisse
CONRAD HARRINGTON
Senior Director – International Media Relations
+ 1 514 847-5493
charrington@lacaisse.com 

Brookfield
SHVETA SINGH
+91 9004287034
shveta.singh@brookfield.com

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