M&A Finance / Acquisition
SysGroup branches into south west with Orchard buy
SysGroup has acquired Independent Network Solutions, which trades as Orchard Computers, to ramp up its service offering in the south west of England and Wales.Sophos expands cybersecurity offering with Soc.os buy
Sophos is advancing its Managed Threat Response (MTR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions with telemetry following the acquisition of UK-based Soc.os.Partners Group acquires Version 1 from Volpi Capital
After seeking a new partner to deliver on its future business plan, Version 1 has announced that Partners Group will become its majority shareholder.Connectus merges with KTSL to create £10m Group
Connectus Business Solutions and KTSL have merged to create the Connectus Group which is expected to deliver revenues of more than £10m in its first year.UK Government approves UKCloud acquisition
UKCloud has received approval for its acquisition by Hadston 2 under the National Security and Investment Act.Barracuda Networks acquired by KKR
Barracuda Networks has changed ownership as KKR buy the cybersecurity vendor from Thoma Bravo.Content+Cloud enhances Dynamics practice with Azzure buy
Content+Cloud has acquired IT service provider Azzure IT to increase its Microsoft Dynamics practice four-fold.Kaseya acquires Datto for $6.2bn
Kaseya has acquired Datto in an all-cash transaction worth $6.2bn. The deal is an “important validation of the channel”, according to Datto CEO Tim Weller.Incovo bolsters IT service arm with RGB buy
Incovo has acquired Edinburgh-based RGB Solutions to enhance its IT service offering and increase its presence across Scotland’s Central belt.Prime Networks bolts on fifth acquisition
Prime Networks has expanded its reach with the acquisition of Farnham-based MSP TNSC.