Acora Acquires HANDD Business Solutions, Strengthening & Expanding Global Footprint

Acora, a leading business technology services partner in IT, Cyber Security and Data and AI, is pleased to announce the acquisition of HANDD Business Solutions, a specialist provider of secure data transfer, automation, and orchestration. With operations in the UK, Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong, the acquisition continues to extend the group’s global footprint whilst further enhancing Acora’s data capabilities and maturity.

This acquisition takes Acora to approximately £100 million in annualised run-rate revenue for 2026, alongside strong organic growth in the year ahead.

Ian and Anthony have built a genuine, niche service provider with a blue-chip client list and a highly capable team. We were again able to complete this deal off-market and at pace, which is a hallmark of how we approach M&A. Equally important to me was their collective desire to stay with Acora, continuing to hold senior roles as we integrate and grow the combined business.

David Rabson

CEO, Acora

To be able to drive the Asia-Pac region for HANDD and now Acora was a big part of the attraction. We will now have a combined team in Malaysia with nearly 100 staff, as we look to further grow together.

Anthony Hodges

Co-Founder , HANDD

Having known the Acora business for some time and working closely with David and his senior team over the past few years, it became clear that this was the right moment to join forces. Becoming part of a larger group gives us the additional firepower we need to better serve our loyal customer base. Just as importantly, it also marks a great opportunity for our people to develop further alongside their new Acora colleagues.

Ian Davin

Co-Founder , HANDD

About Acora

Acora, backed by private equity investment firm LDC, is a leading Business Technology Services Partner, specialising in Managed Services across IT, Cyber Security and Data and AI. Over the past two decades, the business has grown from a single UK office into a global disruptor, helping organisations modernise, secure and optimise their technology estate. Acora’s multi‑disciplinary model moves beyond siloed MSP and MSSP approaches to deliver and combine operational excellence with strategic transformation to support the long-term objectives of the businesses served.

About HANDD

HANDD Business Solutions (HANDD) specialises in secure data transfer, automation, and orchestration for organisations worldwide. With nearly 20 years of experience, HANDD helps secure organisational data throughout its lifecycle with managed and professional services and consulting. The company supports everything from modernising file transfers to enabling automated workflows, cloud-native API integrations and Agentic AI. HANDD’s approach ensures clients can manage their data confidently, efficiently, and securely across diverse industries and global markets.