KBS - Cyber Security & I.T. Infrastructure - Market Insight

KEY ACQUIRERS AND INVESTORS Key acquirers driving mergers and acquisitions in this sector include: • Cyber Security Giants: Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point Software Technologies

• IT Infrastructure and Cloud Players: VMware, Splunk, Datadog

• Private Equity-backed platforms: Investments by firms such as Thoma Bravo, Vista Equity Partners and Bain Capital highlight the growing focus on consolidating and scaling niche IT solution providers. These acquirers typically prioritise firms with cutting-edge capabilities, recurring revenue streams and established client bases in high-growth industries such as finance, healthcare and government.

WHAT TYPES OF BUSINESSES ARE STRATEGIC ACQUIRERS PURSUING IN THE CYBER SECURITY AND I.T. INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR? The cyber security and I.T. infrastructure landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by increasing cyber threats, cloud adoption and stringent regulatory requirements. As organisations strive to protect their digital assets, strategic acquirers are actively seeking opportunities to enhance their capabilities and expand market reach.