IBM Bolsters Cybersecurity Capabilities with Acquisition of Logiq Consulting

IBM has expanded its cybersecurity and digital transformation capabilities in the UK through the acquisition of Logiq Consulting. The company specializes in highly regulated environments, including defence, critical national infrastructure, and public sector clients.

Logiq Consulting brings expertise in Secure by Design, secure systems engineering, and managed services to IBM's portfolio. This move supports IBM's hybrid cloud, AI, and digital sovereignty agenda, allowing the company to help UK clients maintain control over their data and technology environments.

Rhodri Arrowsmith, Managing Partner for IBM Consulting in UK & Ireland, stated that cybersecurity, governance, and resilience are crucial as organisations accelerate transformation and adopt AI at scale. Mark Hughes, Global Managing Partner for IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Services, added that protecting mission-critical systems has never been more important.

Logiq Consulting's expertise in Secure by Design approaches will complement IBM's existing capabilities, supporting clients across the UK's most security-conscious sectors to transform with confidence.