Deals, insight and updates from the MSP, IT and Telecoms market: completed transactions, practical guidance for owners preparing to grow or exit, and news from our consultancy and recruitment teams.
2 November 2026 Kite Advisory is delighted to have acted as lead adviser to the shareholders of SA1 Solutions Ltd and SA1 Telecoms Ltd on their sale to Owlis Group. Founded more than 20 years ago, SA1 Solutions has grown into a highly respected provider of managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud solutions and strategic technology consultancy to customers across Wales and the UK. SA1 Telecoms complements the business with connectivity, hosted voic
"Without the support, advice, and expertise of John I would NOT have sold my business. The financial advice, the commercial and support teams were fantastic throughout the entire process."
David Ford, Eloquent Technologies: “John’s calm, transparent style gave us confidence from day one. He managed expectations perfectly and always kept the conversation moving. John was always available whenever needed, day or night, providing constant reassurance and support throughout. I would highly recommend John Pett and the services of Kite Advisory for anyone looking to sell their business” David Ford, Eloquent Technologies Malek Rahimi, BDR Group: “Kite Advisory found
This is a brief update on the latest M&A trends across the IT Services, Managed Services (MSP), Cybersecurity, and Telecom sectors. Key Market Highlights M&A activity remains exceptionally strong, with approximately 466 MSP transactions completed in 2025, representing around 20% year-on-year growth. Deal values exceeded £4.3 billion, highlighting continued investor confidence in the sector. Private Equity remains the dominant force in the market, participating in approxima
