ORIX-backed Network Connex, a Chicago-based provider of mission-critical network deployment solutions in fiber optics, data centers, and wireless and video networks, completed its acquisition of Advantage Engineers, a nationwide engineering and design firm bringing innovative solutions to telecommunications infrastructure projects. Financial terms were not disclosed. "The acquisition of Advantage Engineers aligns perfectly with Network Connex’s strategic objective to expand our engineering and professional services capabilities and strengthen our nationwide footprint, especially on the West Coast and in the Mid-Atlantic region. The combined offering will allow us to better serve our customers and provide an end-to-end solution, from initial design and engineering through construction, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance across data centers, fiber and wireless infrastructure," Jim Estes, Network Connex CEO.