Centaris acquires NuWave Technology Partners to widen Michigan footprint

Centaris has acquired NuWave Technology Partners, adding Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo operations and strengthening its managed IT, cybersecurity and AI offerings across Michigan. The combined company now serves more than 600 clients from five locations as demand grows for secure, practical AI adoption.

Why it matters: - The acquisition gives Centaris more scale in Michigan and adds NuWave’s client relationships, regional reach and technical talent. - The combined company is better positioned to deliver managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance, cloud and AI services as clients face more pressure to modernize securely. - The deal increases Centaris’ ability to support practical AI adoption with governance and safeguards, a growing need for small and mid-sized organizations.

What happened: - Centaris announced the acquisition of NuWave Technology Partners on Sept. 23, 2026. - NuWave is a Michigan-based managed services provider with offices in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. - The transaction expands Centaris’ presence across Michigan and brings NuWave’s team into the combined organization.

The details: - The combined company now serves more than 600 clients. - Centaris now operates from five Michigan locations: Sterling Heights, Casco, Petoskey, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. - NuWave clients gain access to expanded cybersecurity and compliance expertise, Microsoft cloud and business solutions, advanced engineering resources, managed services and AI capabilities. - Centaris clients gain access to NuWave’s experience, client relationships and additional capabilities. - Centaris and NuWave both had client-facing AI services focused on practical adoption, governance, security and automation before the deal. - Centaris provides managed and co-managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance, Microsoft cloud and business solutions, communications, AI advisory and governance, automation and technology consulting services. - NuWave was founded in 2005 and serves organizations across Michigan and the Midwest.

Between the lines: - The deal reflects a broader shift toward bundling IT, security, cloud and AI into a single services stack. - Centaris is positioning AI as an operational tool, not just a standalone product, with emphasis on governance and reduced exposure to sensitive data. - The two companies framed the acquisition as a way to preserve local relationships while adding more depth and resources.

What's next: - Centaris will integrate NuWave’s offices, personnel and services into the combined business. - Clients are likely to see more cross-selling across cybersecurity, Microsoft cloud, automation and AI advisory. - The combined organization will keep pushing practical, secure AI adoption for small and mid-sized businesses in Michigan.

The bottom line: - Centaris bought NuWave to grow its Michigan footprint and deepen its managed services and AI capabilities without losing the relationship-driven model that both firms say sets them apart.