Futurelink Distribution Corp

FutureLink Distribution Corp., an Irvine company that creates Internet-based programs for small businesses, said Wednesday that it agreed to acquire two computing integrators for $33 million in stock and cash. The acquisitions of Async Technologies of Detroit and CN Networks Inc. of Pleasanton will add seven offices and 47 employees to FutureLink's operations, the company said. The transactions are scheduled to close Oct. 31.

FutureLink Distribution Corp., an Irvine company that creates Internet-based programs for small businesses, said Wednesday that it agreed to acquire two computing integrators for $33 million in stock and cash. The acquisitions of Async Technologies of Detroit and CN Networks Inc. of Pleasanton will add seven offices and 47 employees to FutureLink's operations, the company said. The transactions are scheduled to close Oct. 31.

FutureLink Distribution Corp. agreed to buy Irvine-based Executive LAN Management Inc., the No. 1 North American distributor of Citrix Systems Inc. software, for about $60 million in cash and stock plus future payments to gain more small and mid-size customers. The combined company, to be named FutureLink Corp., will be based in Irvine.

FutureLink Distribution Corp. agreed to buy Irvine-based Executive LAN Management Inc., the No. 1 North American distributor of Citrix Systems Inc. software, for about $60 million in cash and stock plus future payments to gain more small and mid-size customers. The combined company, to be named FutureLink Corp., will be based in Irvine.

* Vincent L. Romano has been named executive vice president, sales and marketing for FutureLink Distribution Corp. in Irvine. Romano was formerly senior vice president, worldwide sales at USinternetworking Inc. He has also held executive sales positions at Motorola Computer Group, Data General, ShareTech and Honeywell. * Craig Thibault has joined Collaborative West in San Clemente as a principal.