2025年第二季度托管服务报告（英）

www.drakestar.comDrake star to find updated imagewww.drakestar.comSTRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL2www.drakestar.comFor more details regarding awards, please visit maadvisor.com and globalmanetwork.com. www.drakestar.comSTRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL3www.drakestar.comMSPMSPHAS BEEN ACQUIRED BYMSPMSPIT ServicesMSPMSPMSP+49 173 3930070ralf.hofmann@drakestar.comManaging Partner Munich +1 646 245 3550sam.levy@drakestar.comPartner New York+44 777 305 2247gaby.silvestris@drakestar.comPartner London+33 687 990 537christophe.morvan@drakestar.comManaging PartnerParis45www.drakestar.comM&A activity in the MSP space remained strong in Q2 2025, with 92 announced deals underscoring continued investor interest in this large and quickly consolidating sector.Strategic buyers continue to consolidate actively, with all the top 10 players acquiring at least four MSPs over the past two years. In contrast, most financial investors continue to focus on single investments.The global MSP market value reached $305 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to $571 billion by 2033, driven by increasing IT complexities and demand for cost efficiency.Both strategic and financial consolidators remained focused on enhancing their capabilities by acquiring IT service providers, which accounted for 83% of total M&A activity in Q2 2025.www.drakestar.com5Source: Drake Star6www.drakestar.comMSP transactions in Q2 2025Global managed servicemarket value in 2024Expected market growth CAGR until 2033Top 3 Most Important Outcomes Achieved From Managed ServicesRapid deployment of new technologies such as AI Assist in navigating the complexities of advanced IT environmentsOutsourcing IT services to MSPs enables operating cost efficienciesSources: Pitchbook, IMARC Group7www.drakestar.comRising cyber threats have led 84% of MSP clients to expect their providers to manage cybersecurity, up from 65% last year. This has increased scrutiny of MSPs’ internal security practices, with 77% reporting greater pressure. In response, over 80%of MSPs have increased cybersecurity hiring, and 78% have enhanced their security capabilities.“MSPs can thrive by tackling five strategic priorities: 1) Streamline operations by consolidating tools to reduce burnout; 2) Invest in talent through training and improved workplace culture to boost recruitment and retention; 3) Enhance cybersecurity services like MDR, zero-trust, and 24/7 monitoring to stand out; 4) Leverage automation to shift staff efforts from routine tasks to higher-value work; and 5) offer Compliance-as-a-Service to help clients navigate regulations and build recurring revenue. This integrated approach supports sustainable growth and positions MSPs for success in a competitive IT landscape.” Sources: Drake Star, ITPro, ScaleMSP, XeneX, KaseyaMSPs often rely on a wide array of tools to manage client networks, which can create operational inefficiencies. Nearly half report using ten or more tools, leading to challenges in network visibility and server monitoring. As a res