efex has acquired full-service managed cybersecurity services provider Datcom. The deal is efex’s fifth acquisition in the past 18 months, further cementing its growth strategy.
The acquisition expands efex’s capabilities to support high-performing, mid-market businesses in capital cities and rural and regional locations.
Honing the expertise of Datcom, efex will deliver a more extensive managed services offering to Australian and New Zealand clients with specialisation in professional services, education, healthcare, mining and local government.
Over the last decade, efex has identified and combined sophisticated, innovative, managed service providers across Australia. Led by founder and CEO Nick Sheehan, this focus has seen efex grow into a national technology services specialist with a client book of more than 7500 customers, operating from 22 locations across Australia and New Zealand.
“Strengthening efex’s cybersecurity offering has been a priority for efex in the wake of increased cyber breaches and breach attempts,” said efex CEO Nick Sheehan. “This is not surprising as the most recent data from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner shows there were more than 500 notifiable breaches for Australian businesses in a six-month period.
“efex clients choose us to ensure their systems and platforms are market-leading and can stand up to increasingly sophisticated and relentless cyber breach attacks,” he added. “Acquiring Datcom, a recognised leading provider, ensures we satisfy that priority for all our clients.”
Established in 1997 by Jay Sayed, Datcom is a cybersecurity services provider to many Australian organisations. As the rate of cybersecurity incidents increases, investing in innovative solutions that deliver protection, resilience and continuity for organisations is essential.
During its 25-year history, Datcom has helped organisations navigate the complexities of today’s evolving digital landscape, providing cybersecurity solutions that are tailored to meet specific needs. This includes delivering strategic guidance, bespoke infrastructure support, and supporting the ongoing management of operations.
“The Datcom team are experts in this highly complex and continuously evolving landscape, which is increasingly difficult for businesses to navigate,” said Sheehan. “Our integration will deliver more sophisticated cybersecurity support for our clients across the Trans-Tasman, leveraging advanced automation and in-depth threat analysis to help our clients identify vulnerabilities and build more resilient systems.”
In 2024 alone, efex made four acquisitions, including Adelaide-based Aish IT, Canberra-based Wyscom, Geelong-based Worldmark Corporate Consulting, and medical IT solutions business Medihost. This rapid expansion demonstrates efex’s commitment to its aggressive and targeted growth strategy, strengthening its geographical presence in new states and territories while expanding its managed service offering.
In the coming months, Datcom and efex will prioritise the integration of both businesses. Datcom will operate under the efex brand and will retain its existing team of specialists led by Rube Sayed.
