IT services stories

Persistent lifts quarterly revenue 17.3% year-on-year to USD $422.5 million as accelerating AI and cloud deals drive larger client wins.

Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.

Assured Data Protection widens Tony Giannini’s role to unite global innovation with Americas channel strategy for MSP-focused growth.

West Midlands-based Hubtel IT boosts staff by 25% and targets 2026 turnover above GBP £2.5m as it doubles down on AI and cyber security.

Thoughtworks unveils AI/works, an agentic platform that reverse engineers legacy systems to speed enterprise modernisation and delivery.

Atos named Leader in ISG’s 2025 report for advanced analytics and AI services across Europe and the US, spanning data and AI modernisation.

Hubtel IT boosts staff by 25% and targets GBP £2.5m turnover as it ramps up AI and cyber security services for UK small businesses.

HCLTech wins Team Global Express deal to run consolidated IT and deploy AI-led automation across logistics operations in ANZ.

Bengaluru-based Online Instruments acquires Arizona’s Level 3 Audiovisual, securing its first direct US base to bolster global AV delivery.

Tech Mahindra’s sovereign multilingual AI, handling millions of queries in Hindi, Bahasa and regional dialects, is honoured by WEF’s MINDS.

Lancom wins coveted AWS Managed Service Provider status, boosting its cloud credentials and access to joint sales and technical support.

IBRS spotlights Interactive’s sovereign-first cloud strategy and hybrid services as Australian organisations rethink data residency and compliance.

Integrity360 acquires Calgary-based Advantus360 to spearhead its North American push and launch a new cyber hub for Canada and the US.

Global IT services spending will rise 4.8% annually to 2029 as cloud infrastructure and generative AI reshape enterprise technology demand.

Lancom wins listing on New Zealand’s All-of-Government IT Marketplace, opening a streamlined route to tap a projected $13 billion spend.

Kick ICT has appointed Steven Brown as chief executive, succeeding retiring founder Tom O’Hara as the group targets its next growth phase.

SNP extends CEO Jens Amail’s contract to December 2030 after record revenue and profit, signalling confidence in its global growth strategy.

Indonesia launches a six-month cyber resilience drive to train over 1,000 leaders and practitioners in practical defence and governance.

India’s booming SMBs face rising cyber threats, driving rapid adoption of managed IT and security services to safeguard growth.

Canon has named Peter Saak to head its renamed Integrated Printing & Services Group in EMEA, sharpening focus on services-led print.