Ekco acquires Datalogix

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Ekco acquires Datalogix as it accelerates expansion strategy

• Deal builds on a busy 2025, following three strategic acquisitions
• Datalogix is a Cork-headquartered operational technology business serving customers across Ireland, the UK, and the US
• Acquisition will bring revenues at Ekco’s security division to a €100 million share of Ekco’s overall €200 million in group revenues
• The acquisition will significantly expand Ekco’s OT capabilities in the Irish, UK, and US markets
• The Datalogix team, including Managing Director Der Cremen and Chief Technical Officer Damian White, will join Ekco

23rd February 2025 – Ekco, one of Europe’s leading security-first managed security service providers (MSSP), today announces the acquisition of Cork-based Datalogix. Ekco, founded and headquartered in Dublin, is continuing its ambitious acquisition trail, following a busy year in 2025 with three strategic acquisitions.

Datalogix is a Cork-headquartered operational technology (OT) business with over 20 years’ experience delivering proactive OT services to enterprise customers across Ireland, the UK, and the US. It provides secure OT infrastructure design, implementation, and support services that automate industrial processes for companies in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, general manufacturing, and critical national infrastructure sectors.

The company’s team will join Ekco’s workforce of more than 1,000 people globally across Ireland, UK, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and South Africa. Datalogix will form part of Ekco’s security division, bringing the division’s revenues to a €100 million share of Ekco’s overall group revenues of €200 million. The acquisition will significantly expand Ekco’s OT capabilities in the Irish, UK, and US markets, under the leadership of Ekco Ireland CEO Steve MacNicholas. It will enable Ekco to increasingly secure IT and OT convergence for customers amidst a growing OT threat landscape and a complex regulatory backdrop.

As part of Ekco’s rapid growth strategy, Datalogix marks the eighth company to be acquired by Ekco in the last two years. The acquisition follows the 2025 purchases of cybersecurity consultancy Predatech, and managed service providers (MSP) Solsoft and Adapt IT. It signifies another milestone in Ekco’s ambition to build a security-first unified MSP platform across Europe.

Datalogix is led by Managing Director Der Cremen and Chief Technical Officer Damian White, who will bring over 50 years’ combined industry experience to Ekco.

Steve MacNicholas, CEO of Ekco Ireland, said: “Having known Datalogix well for many years, we have always admired their highly specialised and client focused capabilities as trusted OT advisors in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and critical national infrastructure markets. With Ekco’s world class expertise in security-first managed services and cutting-edge technology, this partnership is a perfect match – and we are looking forward to growing and learning together.”

Der Cremen, Managing Director of Datalogix, added: “Joining Ekco enables us to increasingly invest in and develop our OT capabilities to bring enhanced resources and resilience to our customers, backed by Ekco’s scale—while maintaining the responsiveness they value.”

Ronan Murray, EY M&A Partner, said: “EY were delighted to provide sell side M&A lead advisory and tax services to the shareholders of Datalogix on the company’s sale to Ekco. Congratulations to the combined team.”

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About Ekco
Ekco is a leading managed cloud and security services provider delivering a full spectrum of cloud, cyber security, and compliance solutions to businesses across Europe. With a strong focus on proactive protection and innovation, Ekco helps organisations mitigate cyber risks, detect threats, and secure their digital assets.

The company provides end-to-end security services, including cloud security, backup and disaster recovery, endpoint protection, and managed detection and response (MDR). Its global presence includes offices in UK and Ireland, Netherlands, Africa, and Asia, Ekco has grown rapidly through strategic acquisitions and investments in technology and people, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking resilience in an evolving digital landscape.

Learn more at ek.co.