Abacus Group acquires Chicago-based MSSP Entara

NEW YORK and CHICAGO — Abacus Group, an IT Managed Services Provider (MSP) and Managed Security Services Provider (“MSSP”) to financial services firms globally, has acquired Entara, a Chicago-based IT MSP and MSSP serving financial services and other highly regulated, high-touch industries.

The group noted that this acquisition enhances its global reach and capabilities across cybersecurity, professional services, and digital infrastructure.

Jonathan Bohrer, president, Abacus Group, said: “I am delighted to welcome Entara and its clients to Abacus Group. Entara's reputation and long-standing client relationships align perfectly with our core values as we further establish Abacus Group as the premier provider of managed services and cybersecurity globally. We are committed to leadership, innovation, operational excellence and exceptional client experiences in our unique vertical markets, and this acquisition demonstrates just that.”

Abacus Group will extend Entara’s specialized incident response capabilities to its clients and their portfolio companies, strengthening its layered defense approach and 24/7 cyber recovery support. Entara also offers an AI-driven instance of the ServiceNow platform that it said will enhance the service experience and outcomes for all clients.

Pam Diaz, CEO and president at Entara commented: “We are excited to embark upon this collective journey as part of Abacus Group. Our shared customer service values and commitment to excellence will allow us to offer a broader range of premium services to our long-standing clients, as well as future prospective clients.”

Linda Maclachlan, founder and owner of Entara, reflected on her decision to join forces: “This combination creates something unique in the cybersecurity landscape—a provider that can scale from boutique, high-touch service to enterprise-grade global operations without losing the personal attention that builds lasting relationships.“