Vodafone to Acquire Skaylink for Expansion

Vodafone Group Plc has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Skaylink GmbH, a leading European cloud and digital transformation company, for a total consideration of €175 million. The acquisition will be made primarily from funds managed by Waterland Private Equity, marking a strategic move by Vodafone to strengthen its digital services portfolio.

Headquartered in Germany, Skaylink is recognized as a top-tier cloud, digital transformation, and cybersecurity specialist, operating across multiple European markets. The company employs a team of over 500 professionals who are known for their deep expertise in managing cloud deployments, migrations, and AI-based business solutions. Skaylink’s specialists have extensive experience in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments, helping enterprises optimize their cloud infrastructure while ensuring data security and operational efficiency.

Through this acquisition, Vodafone aims to expand its cloud and managed services capabilities across Europe, offering customers in both the business and public sectors a more comprehensive range of digital solutions. By integrating Skaylink’s advanced technical expertise and customer-centric service model, Vodafone will be able to deliver enhanced cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and AI-driven solutions tailored to enterprise needs.

The deal underscores Vodafone’s ongoing commitment to becoming a leading provider of digital services. It also aligns with Vodafone Business’ strategic ambition to accelerate growth in high-demand sectors such as cloud computing, security, and managed services. With Skaylink’s proven track record in executing complex cloud migration projects, Vodafone expects to strengthen its market position in Europe’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

The acquisition also highlights Vodafone’s focus on helping enterprises modernize their IT infrastructure and adopt secure, scalable, and sustainable digital transformation strategies. By leveraging Skaylink’s specialized knowledge, Vodafone will be well-positioned to meet the growing demand for hybrid and multi-cloud solutions particularly as organizations continue to integrate AI and automation into their business operations.

This move marks another milestone in Vodafone’s transformation journey, as the company continues to evolve from a traditional telecom operator into a technology-driven digital services provider.

“Skaylink’s customer-centric business model, capabilities and market presence will provide Vodafone’s business and public sector customers with access to an enhanced suite of digital services and support. The transaction is part of Vodafone Business’ ambition to accelerate growth in key areas such as security, managed services and cloud.”