M&A expertise in our IT market update: H2/2024

The German IT services sector remains one of the fastest growing industries worldwide, driven by cloud transformation, managed services growth and artificial intelligence (AI).
In this latest report, we provide insights into market trends, deal activity and valuation dynamics, covering key developments across the IT services landscape.

Key highlights:

• Market overview: the global IT services market is expected to grow at 5.6% CAGR, with Germany forecasted to expand at 4.6% CAGR. Key drivers of this growth include multi-cloud adoption, increasing cybersecurity needs and AI-driven automation.
• Investment activity and valuations: while M&A deal volume in Germany has begun to show signs of stabilization after a weaker start in 2024, private equity interest remains strong, particularly in managed services and cloud security.
• Market spotlight: this edition highlights managed service providers (MSPs)  - one of the most dynamic segments in IT services  - focusing on cloud integration, cybersecurity and industry-specific solutions.

We invite you to explore our full H2 2024 IT Services Market Update for a deep dive into key industry shifts, strategic investment trends and M&A insights.