Deal activity in 2025 was led by Technology & Management Consulting, which accounted for 428 transactions, or roughly 32% of total M&A volume, reflecting sustained buyer demand for advisory-led capabilities that support digital transformation initiatives. 

Web & Email Marketing & Measurement followed with 198 deals equivalent to 15% of transaction volumes, driven by continued investment in customer engagement, data-driven marketing, and performance analytics. Systems Integration ranked third with 189 transactions or 14% of total deals, highlighting ongoing consolidation around cloud adoption, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise integration. 

Additional activity across Software Development, Managed Services, Business Process Outsourcing, and Contract Manufacturing & Design underscores broad-based buyer interest across both core IT services and specialized delivery models. Overall, the sector mix points to continued momentum in consulting-led, automation-enabled, and integration-focused services.