Highlights from the report:
- IT Services M&A remains strong despite lower deal volume as buyers focus on larger, strategic assets that enable end-to-end transformation and fill critical skill gaps, reflecting a “flight to quality” in the market.
- Buyers are prioritizing digital engineering-led firms with deep AI specialization capable of delivering full-stack transformation across leading technology ecosystems such as Databricks, Snowflake, Salesforce, and Microsoft.
- Cloud consultancies and managed cloud service providers with expertise in multi-cloud optimization, hyperscaler platforms, and AI-driven automation continue to be in high demand.
- M&A interest is accelerating for cybersecurity providers and managed security services providers (MSSPs) offering comprehensive cloud-based security, native AI threat detection, and deeper reach into regulated industries.
- The near-term outlook points to sustained M&A momentum driven by strong demand for enterprise-grade AI, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions, as well as a strengthening IT spending environment for 2025-2026.
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