IGT Solutions Acquires Yexle

On December 11, 2025, IGT Solutions, based in Gurugram, India, acquired Yexle, a provider of IT service suites and AI model development solutions based in High Wycombe, UK. The deal type is a business acquisition with an undisclosed transaction amount. IGT Solutions, founded in 1998, is a next-gen customer experience (CX) company providing integrated business process management (BPM), technology, and digital services globally. Yexle, founded in 2019, specializes in solutions built around the Appian low-code automation platform, integrating AI, data integration, workflow orchestration, and rapid process automation.

The acquisition strengthens IGT Solutions' capabilities in AI model development and expands its IT service suite offerings. By integrating Yexle's expertise, particularly as a Premier Appian partner, IGT Solutions aims to enhance its position as a next-gen CX company. This aligns with IGT's goal of being a preferred partner for end-to-end CX journeys, particularly within the Travel and High Growth Tech industries. Yexle's pre-trained AI/ML models and solutions for process consulting and solution architecture will be key assets.

This deal strengthens IGT Solutions' competitive edge in the IT services and digital transformation market by incorporating specialized AI development skills and low-code automation expertise. For Yexle, becoming part of a larger entity like IGT Solutions offers potential for accelerated growth and broader market reach, leveraging IGT’s global operations across North America, Europe, India, and Australia. The acquisition reflects the ongoing consolidation within the digital transformation services sector, as companies seek specialized technologies and talent to meet evolving client demands for AI-driven solutions and enhanced customer experiences.

The Digital Transformation Services sector is experiencing robust M&A activity, with 58 acquisitions anticipated in 2025. Recent deals highlight a focus on specialized digital capabilities.

• TCS Acquires Coastal Cloud: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) acquired Coastal Cloud for $700 million. Coastal Cloud, founded in 2012 and based in the US, is a multi-cloud Salesforce consulting firm specializing in enterprise-scale transformations and AI-led advisory. This acquisition significantly strengthens TCS's global Salesforce capabilities and accelerates its AI-led transformation agenda, positioning TCS among the top Salesforce advisory and consulting firms globally and expanding its presence in the US market.
• Bregal Milestone Acquires Beyond Now: Bregal Milestone, a European growth private equity firm, acquired Beyond Now, based in Austria. Beyond Now, founded in 2018, offers business model, marketplace, and sales force implementation services. This acquisition aligns with Bregal Milestone's investment focus on high-growth software businesses, providing growth capital and strategic assistance to help Beyond Now reach its full potential.
• PROLIM Acquires Kasmo: PROLIM, based in the US, acquired Kasmo, also based in the US. Kasmo, founded in 2016, is a digital boutique IT consulting firm with a focus on industrial and digital engineering, data analytics, and AI solutions, and is a Salesforce Summit Partner and Snowflake Premier Partner. PROLIM's acquisition of Kasmo enhances its digital transformation offerings by integrating specialized expertise in AI, data analytics, and Salesforce, complementing its core PLM services and expanding its ability to provide end-to-end solutions.

These deals indicate a trend of larger entities acquiring niche players to enhance their digital transformation offerings and expand their service portfolios. The sector's overall volume underscores a strong appetite for consolidation and capability expansion, driven by the urgent need for digital transformation capabilities and emerging technology expertise, particularly in AI and cloud solutions. The M&A landscape in 2025 is characterized by a focus on acquiring new technological, commercial, or sector-specific capabilities, with AI redefining M&A practices.