Technology, media, and telecommunications M&A update: Q3 2025

Technology, media, and telecommunications trends

• Horizontal software – Application development and DevOps
  Investments in hybrid cloud promote real-time risk management by enabling flexible operations and integrated security testing, ultimately fueling rapid market expansion and driving a 21.8% CAGR as the market grows from $16.1 billion in 2025 to $43.2 billion by 2030.¹
• Horizontal software – IT security, monitoring, and support software
  Driven by cloud adoption and zero trust mandates, the cybersecurity software market is projected to grow from $141.1 billion in 2025 to $266.0 billion by 2030, reflecting a 13.5% CAGR.²
• Vertical software – Engineering and construction technology
  The rising demand for comprehensive solutions is driving adoption among construction businesses and, at the same time, prompting construction software vendors to increase R&D investment, thereby fueling a 10.1% CAGR in the construction software market.³
• Vertical software – Supply chain technology
  Owing to the shift from legacy systems to cloud-based, AI-enabled platforms, the supply chain software market is expected to grow from $30.7 billion in 2025 to $72.7 billion by 2033, an 11.4% CAGR.⁴
• Information technology and data services
  The global IT services market, valued at $1.6 trillion in 2025, is projected to reach $3.0 trillion by 2034—growing at a 7.1% CAGR—and is being driven by robust cloud adoption, automation initiatives, and digital transformation, which are driving strong demand.⁵
• Media and entertainment – Live events, sports, and ticketing
  The global live entertainment market is expected to grow from $202.9 billion in 2025 to $270.3 billion by 2030, a CAGR of 5.9%.⁶

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References

¹ Mordor Intelligence, DevOps market size & share analysis, last updated June 18, 2025.
² Mordor Intelligence, Cybersecurity software market size & share analysis, last updated July 7, 2025.
³ Fortune Business Insights, Construction software market size, share & industry analysis, 2025–2032, last updated November 17, 2025.
⁴ Straits Research, Supply chain management software market size & outlook, 2025–2033, last updated June 2025
⁵ Precedence Research, IT services market witnesses robust growth fueled by cloud and digital transformation, last updated July 3, 2025.
⁶ MarketsandMarkets, Live entertainment market, July 23, 2025.