The deal will bring Ekco’s number of acquired businesses to six in the last two years and is part of the organisation’s wider plans for growth.
Dublin-based security services provider Ekco has announced the acquisition of Cork-based IT managed services provider Adapt IT. This is Ekco’s sixth acquisition in two years, bringing its total acquisition investment to €57m.
Ekco was established in 2015 and has 13 offices across Europe, Africa and Asia. The company delivers a range of cloud, cybersecurity and compliance services to businesses. The acquisition will bring the company’s global headcount to more than 1,000 employees.
Earlier this year, Ekco announced the purchase of Predatech, a UK-based cybersecurity consultancy firm. In 2024, it added UK legal IT specialist CTS to its portfolio and 2023 saw the additions of Radius and Bluecube, as well as cloud migration and cybersecurity specialist iSystems.
In business for more than 20 years, Adapt IT currently employs 37 people and is headquartered in Cork. It offers a range of IT and cloud services to SMEs in the manufacturing, retail, hospitality, legal and finance sectors.
Commenting on the news, Cian Prendergast, the CEO at Ekco MSP, said, “The acquisition of Adapt IT is the latest move in our aggressive expansion strategy which targets key acquisitions combined with sustained business growth.
“This strategy reflects an investment in innovation that will make us in Ekco and our acquired companies stronger as a result. We’re building a modern, security-first MSP that helps ambitious businesses to operate with confidence and resilience.”
John Levis, the managing director at Adapt IT, added, “We are delighted to join the Ekco group, an Irish-founded business which is on an impressive growth trajectory. This will enable us to continue to deliver top-tier services to businesses, backed up by the skills and resources of a larger group.
“We are seeing that even smaller businesses are seeking enterprise-grade IT and cybersecurity solutions. Ekco’s expertise will help us to meet this growing demand as the volume and complexity of cyberthreats continues to rise.”
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