Datatec's Logicalis USA buys New Mexico cyber firm Loial
What's the deal? DatatecDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →'s subsidiary Logicalis USADealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has acquired 100% of Loial, a New Mexico-based technology solutions provider. The deal became effective on July 31, 2026. Terms were not disclosed.
The players: Logicalis USA is a digital enablement partner offering managed services, consulting, and IT solutions. Loial specialises in cybersecurity, helping organisations modernise security operations and improve visibility across complex IT environments.
What's the endgame? The acquisition strengthens Logicalis USA's managed services portfolio and cybersecurity capabilities. Loial is an established Splunk partner with clients across the energy, utilities, government, and healthcare sectors — verticals where security and uptime are critical.
The expansion: The deal establishes a permanent Logicalis USA presence in New Mexico, expanding its footprint across the Southwest. The company frames the regional base as a way to reach a new market and deepen client relationships.
Why now? The move is part of Logicalis USA's long-term growth strategy. "Loial brings deep cybersecurity expertise and long-standing customer relationships across multiple vertical markets," said Jens MontananaDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, chief executive officer of Datatec.
Datatec (JSE: DTC) is a global information and communications technology group operating in more than 50 countries. It confirmed the announcement is voluntary, as the deal does not meet the thresholds for categorisation under the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Listings Requirements and needs no shareholder approval.
The signal: The acquisition reflects steady consolidation in managed IT services, where providers buy specialist cybersecurity firms to bolster their offerings. For Datatec, it is a targeted bet on both a growth region and a critical-infrastructure client base.
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