Author: Callum Turcan, Corum Group M&A Analyst/Writer
M&A has evolved from a pure scale play into a powerful engine for innovation. The right acquisition now opens doors to new markets, expands geographic reach, diversifies revenue, and accelerates product development.
So, what does digital transformation mean for Tech M&A in the IT Services space?
The momentum speaks for itself. In 2025, deal activity reached a decade high, with 1,351 announced transactions as global investors doubled down on one of the fastest‑moving segments of the tech ecosystem. What’s fueling this surge?
Buyers are racing to capture the next wave of innovation, targeting leading companies in emerging technologies. Well-capitalized acquirers are prioritizing businesses with differentiated capabilities, integrated platforms, and strong customer stickiness—while sellers are benefiting from premium valuations and more flexible deal structures.
The message is clear: Tech M&A is no longer just about getting bigger. Competitive advantage increasingly depends on the ability to innovate, defend, and extend market leadership.
Here are six trends shaping this new era of M&A in the IT Services sector: digital transformation, AI adoption, managed cybersecurity, software development, big data analytics and FinOps.
Starting with our first trend, digital transformation. Organizations require deep domain expertise to implement new technologies. Highlighting this trend, Denovo Ventures, a digital transformation and managed services provider, was picked up by Argano in March to enhance its ability to deliver end-to-end transformation across Oracle Cloud Applications and Infrastructure.
Source for the following paragraph: Ubiquity Acquires Shaip AI, Advancing AI and Data Capabilities
Pivoting to our second trend, AI adoption. Companies need AI tools designed to meet their unique business needs. Showcasing this trend, Shaip, an AI data platform focused on delivering high-quality, ethical and domain-specific data for AI and LLM development, was purchased by Ubiquity Global Services in February to enhance its support across the full AI lifecycle.
Source for the following paragraph: Increased expertise in cybersecurity and foothold in East Flanders: VanRoey acquires The Collective | VanRoey
Moving on to our third trend, managed cybersecurity. With malevolent digital actors on the rise, organizations are stepping up their cybersecurity efforts in response. Illustrating this trend, The Collective Consulting, a Microsoft-partnered managed cybersecurity services provider, was picked up by VanRoey in January to strengthen its offering in the IT and operational technology security spaces.
That’s a lot of dealmaking activity as investors remain incredibly keen to grow their exposure in the IT Services sector.
Source for the following paragraph: Zitec acquires Romanian tech firm Equilobe to accelerate international expansion - Business Review
Shifting to our fourth trend, software development. Companies that want to upgrade their technology offerings often turn to external resources. Highlighting this trend, Equilobe Software, a software developer specializing in the development of complex solutions built on .NET technologies, was acquired by Zitec in February to accelerate its international expansion.
Source for the following paragraph: accesso® Acquires Dexibit®, Establishing the First Cross Platform AI and Analytics Platform for Visitor Attractions
Our fifth trend is big data analytics. IT Services’ departments are sitting on treasure troves of data that can be mined for actionable insights. Showcasing this trend, Dexibit, a developer of AI-powered and open-source data warehousing and big-data analytics software, was purchased in February for $7 million at a 7 times revenue multiple to launch Accesso Intelligence, a new AI-powered cross-platform.
Source for the following paragraph: accesso® Acquires Dexibit®, Establishing the First Cross Platform AI and Analytics Platform for Visitor Attractions
Finally, our sixth trend is FinOps. To support profitability by keeping a lid on cloud costs while maintaining productivity, cloud cost-optimization is continuously pursued across all organizations. Illustrating this trend, ProsperOps, a provider of AI-powered FinOps cost optimization software, was scooped up for $300 million in January at a 6.6 times revenue multiple to launch a new AI platform.
