TechMarketView's update on the outlook for the UK Software and IT Services market from 2024 to 2027. In this report we revise our forecasts published in June 2024 to reflect both market activity in the second half of the year and the current prospects for trading conditions.

TechMarketView's Predictions for 2025 reflect the breadth of the challenge for tech buyers who must simultaneously embrace change, demonstrate value, and move at pace.

In seeking to sum up in a few words the key trends that we think will impact the UK tech market in 2025, TechMarketView has chosen its new research theme: Sink or Sprint.  This launch paper explains why.

Tech Confidence Index (TCI) is a new initiative launched in 2024, with a goal to create a bellwether for the state and prospects of the UK tech sector.

This six-monthly survey of UK technology sector leaders is tracking the confidence of the UK technology scene to help both Software & IT Services (SITS) suppliers and end users understand market sentiment, whilst planning and preparing for the period ahead.

This first edition of the TCI includes the results of a major survey of c.250 business leaders, including CEOs, VPs, MDs and Sales and Finance heads, serving all major SITS sectors and end user industries.

TechMarketView’s trends and forecasts for the UK Travel & Transportation market for Software and IT Services.

TechMarketView’s trends and forecasts for the UK Manufacturing market for Software and IT Services.

TechMarketView’s trends and forecasts for the UK Energy & Utilities market for Software and IT Services.

Simon Baxter recently caught up with OneID CEO Paula Sussex, along with Keith Mabbit (Chief Customer Officer), Stuart Kempster (Chief Product Officer) and Adrian Field (Director of Market Development), to understand how the adoption of digital identity services has progressed over the past year, why changes in regulation are driving growth, and what this means for the future of OneID and the UK’s digital infrastructure.

As we make our way through the summer months, UKHotViews has been filled with financial results from the tech companies covering the first half of this calendar year. Those results provide a good opportunity to assess how the GenAI story is playing out.

TechMarketView’s annual report on the trends and forecasts in the UK Software and IT Services market.

TechMarketView's authoritative annual keynote report ranking the leading suppliers of Software, IT Services and Business Process Services to the UK market.

This report provides an insight into Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator. 

IT Director, Paresh Patel, spoke to Chief Research Officer, Kate Hanaghan, about MFG’s modernisation with partner, Graphite-backed MSP, Digital Space.

Find out the latest news in this edition of IndustryViews Corporate Activity, our quarterly review of UK SITS M&A.

This research profiles SMB (Small and Medium sized Businesses) buyers to understand whether their tech investments have led to improved productivity.

TechMarketView's annual Predictions for the forthcoming new year.

TechMarketView's update on the outlook for the UK Software and IT Services market. In this report we update our forecasts published in June 2023 to reflect current economic conditions and market activity in Q3 and Q4.

Report looking at the portfolio and investment focus of the Atos Tech Foundations business.

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the UK software and IT services (SITS) sector continued to decline in Q3 2023. This is according to data from Silverpeak, the mid-market technology specialists that represent European growth businesses in M&A and financing transactions. There were 62 acquisitions by and 68 sales of UK SITS companies in Q3 2023, compared to 68 and 90 respectively in Q2.

In recent years, the UK economy has experienced historically low unemployment. The resulting labour shortages have led organisations to seek a higher rate of output through improved workforce productivity. But with the UK in the grip of a prolonged period of depressed productivity growth (known as the Productivity Puzzle), it is far from clear how such improvements can be achieved.

TechMarketView's data and trends analysis for the UK Travel & Transportation market.

TechMarketView's data and trends analysis for the UK Telecoms, Technology, & Media market.

TechMarketView's data and trends analysis for the UK Energy & Utilities market.

TechMarketView's data and trends analysis for the UK Manufacturing market.

TechMarketView's data and trends analysis of the UK Retail & Wholesale market.

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the UK software and IT services (SITS) sector declined for the fourth successive quarter in Q2 2023, remaining considerably lower than the peak level of activity seen in 2021 and early 2022. This is according to data from Silverpeak, the mid-market technology specialists that represent European growth businesses in M&A and financing transactions.

OffshoreViews includes our regular summary of the top-tier and mid-tier Indian SI reporting season, along with insightful charts showing multiyear trends for the Top Tier players and a clickable index to relevant UKHotViews posts.

OffshoreViews includes our regular summary of the top-tier and mid-tier Indian SI reporting season, along with insightful charts showing multiyear trends for the Top Tier players and a clickable index to relevant UKHotViews posts.

TechMarketView’s annual report on the trends and forecasts in the UK Software and IT Services market.

The accompanying Excel spreadsheet for the UK SITS Market Trends & Forecasts 2023 report.

TechMarketView's authoritative annual keynote report ranking the leading suppliers of software, IT services and business process services to the UK market.

OffshoreViews includes our regular summary of the top-tier and mid-tier Indian SI reporting season, along with insightful charts showing multiyear trends for the Top Tier players and a clickable index to relevant UKHotViews posts.

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the UK software and IT services (SITS) sector declined again in Q1 2023, remaining considerably lower than the peak level of activity seen in 2021 and early 2022. This is according to data from Silverpeak, the mid-market technology specialists that represent European growth businesses in M&A and financing transactions.

Our quarterly summary of the top-tier and mid-tier India-centric services provider reporting season, along with insightful charts showing multiyear trends for the Top Tier players and an clickable index to relevant UKHotViews posts.

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the UK software and IT services (SITS) sector held steady during Q4 2022 but remained considerably lower than in Q1 and Q2 of that year. This is according to data from Silverpeak, the mid-market technology specialists that represent European growth businesses in M&A and financing transactions.

TechMarketView's update on the outlook for the UK Software and IT Services market. In this report we update our forecasts published in June 2002 to reflect current economic conditions and market activity in Q3 and Q4.

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the UK software and IT services (SITS) sector slowed during Q3 2022, as the impact of the economic downturn started to be felt. This is according to data from Silverpeak, the mid-market technology specialists that represent European growth businesses in M&A and financing transactions.

TechMarketView's annual assessment of the most important Predictions for the forthcoming new year.

Our quarterly summary of the top-tier and mid-tier India-centric services provider reporting season, along with insightful charts showing multiyear trends for the Top Tier players and an clickable index to relevant UKHotViews posts.

In this TechMarketView report, you will find our current view on the future performance of the UK Software and IT Services (SITS) market from 2022 to 2025.

Readers should be aware that this view is evolving as we see additional results announcements and trading updates from the UK SITS supplier community, as we learn more of the plans of Liz Truss’ Government (including this month’s “fiscal event” or “mini budget”), and as economic forecasts are updated.

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the UK software and IT services (SITS) sector held firm during Q2 2022, despite fears of an economic slowdown, according to data from Silverpeak, the mid-market technology specialists that represent European growth businesses in M&A and financing transactions.

TechMarketView’s annual report on the trends and forecasts in the UK Software and IT Services market.

Our quarterly summary of the top-tier and mid-tier India-centric services provider reporting season, along with insightful charts showing multiyear trends for the Top Tier players and an clickable index to relevant UKHotViews posts.

TechMarketView's authoritative annual keynote report ranking the leading suppliers of software, IT services and business process services to the UK market.

Merger and acquisition activity in the UK software and IT services (SITS) sector fell back during Q1 2022, according to data from Silverpeak, the mid-market technology specialists that represent European growth businesses in M&A and financing transactions.

Our quarterly summary of the top-tier and mid-tier IHP reporting season, along with insightful charts showing multiyear trends for the Top Tier players and an clickable index to relevant UKHotViews posts.

Our quarterly review of the UK software and IT services quoted sector, with analysis of stocks and market indices.

Our UK IT Services Market Trends & Forecasts 2021 was compiled in the weeks immediately following the third national lockdown. While the SITS supplier performance data covering the first quarter of last year was broadly encouraging, the lack of clarity about what the continued impact of the pandemic might be both domestically and globally prompted our team of analysts to adopt a cautiously optimistic view of demand outlook.

Merger and acquisition activity in the UK Software and IT Services (SITS) sector remained steady during Q4 2021 - on a par with activity seen during Q3 - according to data from technology investment bank Silverpeak.

Our quarterly summary of the top-tier and mid-tier IHP reporting season, along with insightful charts showing multiyear trends for the Top Tier players and an clickable index to relevant UKHotViews posts.

Our quarterly review of the UK software and IT services quoted sector - including a 2021 round-up - with comparative share price performance against leading international software and IT services stocks.

In the latest edition of OffshoreViews, we look at attrition and hiring trends among the offshore services ‘majors’.

Merger and acquisition activity in the UK software and IT services (SITS) sector rose sharply during Q3 2021, surpassing the previous peak in Q1 of this year, according to data from technology investment bank Silverpeak.

Our quarterly review of the UK software and IT services quoted sector with comparative share price performance against leading international software and IT services stocks.

Q2 2021 was a ground-breaking quarter for VC investment into tech companies in the UK and Ireland, according to data from Corporate Finance firm Ascendant. The number of deals grew QoQ 8%, with the value of those deals up by an astonishing 59% in the same period.

Merger and acquisition activity in the UK software and IT services (SITS) sector fell back during Q2 2021 but remains on a par with activity in Q4 2020 and the pre-pandemic peak seen in Q2 2019. This is according to data from technology investment bank Silverpeak. See more in this edition of IndustryViews Corporate Activity, our quarterly review of the UK software and IT services M&A scene.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been working in the education sector for more than a decade, but its recent move to bring together its extensive experience in the sector into a single business unit could be a game changer. TechMarketView spoke to Ankur Mathur, who leads the new Education Business Unit, and Priyanka Sethi (Head of Sales, Education and CMI) about TCS’ education heritage, proposition, and prospects.

In the three months ending 30th June 2021, the Top Six Indian Heritage Providers (IHPs) reported their highest aggregate sequential headcount growth in years. Yet in the same quarter a year prior, every single one of them had reduced headcount. In this edition of OffshoreViews, we compare headcount growth with revenue growth for the Top Six players to see where they are on the eternal quest to ‘break linearity’.

This report contains the Top 20 Supplier Ranking (by revenue) for the UK SITS Consulting market. It is part of a series of reports assessing market and supplier performance that include SITS Consulting Market Trends & Forecasts and Supplier Prospects reports, due for publication later in 2021.

Our quarterly review of the UK software and IT services quoted sector with comparative share price performance against leading international software and IT services stocks.

TechMarketView’s annual report on the trends and forecasts in the UK Software and IT Services market.

TechMarketView's authoritative annual keynote report ranking the leading suppliers of software, IT services and business process services to the UK market. Companies covered in this research include: Accenture, AWS, Atos, BAE Systems, BT Group, Capgemini, Capita, CGI, Cisco, Cognizant, Computacenter, Dell Technologies, Deloitte, DXC Technology, Equiniti, Fujitsu, Google Cloud Platform, HCL Technologies, IBM, Infosys, Microsoft, Oracle, PWC, Sage, Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP, SS&C, Sopra Steria, TCS, Wipro and many more.

Servelec has undergone a period of extensive restructuring and divestments in recent years. It has a new leadership team in place and a much clearer focus—connecting communities through digital care. TechMarketView caught up with CEO Ian Crichton and CFO Simon Belfer about the changes in the business. In this research note we look at the history of Servelec, how it has restructured since it was taken private by Montagu Private Equity, its strategy and product mix, its financial performance in 2020, and its prospects for the future.

Q1 2021 was the busiest quarter on record for VC investment into tech companies in the UK and Ireland, according to data from Corporate Finance firm Ascendant. Compared to Q1 2020, the volume of deals over £500k was up 20% and the value of those deals increased by 62%. This latest edition of IndustryViews Venture Capital has more detail, along with commentary on selected UK tech venture funding deals.

March marks the end of the financial year for the top tier India-headquartered IT services firms so in this edition of OffshoreViews we review their financial performance in the UK market. No prizes for guessing who wins the crown! Now in a new presentation-style format, OffshoreViews also includes our regular summary of the top-tier and mid-tier Indian Heritage Provider (IHP) reporting season, along with insightful charts showing multiyear trends for the Top Tier players and an clickable index to relevant UKHotViews posts.

Merger and acquisition activity in the UK software and IT services (SITS) sector continued to increase during Q1 2021, according to data from technology investment bank Silverpeak.

Our annual review of corporate activity involving UK software and IT services company in 2019.

Our quarterly review of the UK software and IT services quoted sector scene with comparative share price performance against leading international software and IT services stocks.

Merger and acquisition activity in the UK software and IT services (SITS) sector continued its recovery in Q4 2020, according to data from technology investment bank Silverpeak.

“We’re still happy and we’re still mindful,” were the opening words from Rajiv Shah, President & CEO at Happiest Minds Technologies, along with Isaac George, Senior Vice President & Head of European Operations, on a recent call with TechMarketView Managing Partner Anthony Miller. In this edition of OffshoreViews, Miller explains why! Now in a new ‘presentation-style’ format, OffshoreViews also includes our regular summary of the top-tier and mid-tier Indian Heritage Provider (IHP) reporting season, along with insightful charts showing multiyear trends for the Top Tier players and an clickable index to relevant UKHotViews posts.

Data from corporate finance firm Ascendant reveals a record level of venture funding into early-stage UK and Irish technology companies in 2020, despite the ongoing impact of the Covid pandemic. There were 1,016 funding deals of more than £0.5m announced - a drop of 5% on the equivalent figure for 2019. However the aggregate value of such deals was £9.5bn, up 15% from the previous year. Consequently, the average deal size increased by 21% from £7.7m in 2019 to £9.3m in 2020. This latest edition of IndustryViews Venture Capital has more detail, along with commentary on selected UK tech venture funding deals.

Our quarterly review of the UK software and IT services quoted sector scene with comparative share price performance against leading international software and IT services stocks.

In this latest research note we look at how Agilisys has adapted to changing market demands, allowing it to continue to grow the business profitably, and consider what it will need to do to maintain its position as a leading provider of digital transformation services to the UK local government market and expand into adjacent markets.

In November, it was announced that London headquartered, ECS, had been acquired by GlobalLogic. We can see why GlobalLogic was attracted to ECS, which gives it a great entry point into the UK market. ECS has numerous FTSE 100 customers, in financial services and other highly regulated sectors. ECS has built a track record as an Amazon Web Services partner and is a certified Advanced Consulting Partner, Managed Services Partner, and one of only three EMEA Amazon Connect Service Delivery Partners. It is also one of a small number of UK-headquartered businesses to be awarded the DevOps competency partner status by AWS. This research note looks at some of the implications of the acquisition for the companies and their customers.