CloudFirst buys Forvis Mazars IT and cyber managed services practice

CloudFirst has completed its acquisition of Forvis Mazars’ IT and cyber managed services practice, adding a Service Desk offering, expanding cybersecurity capabilities and deepening Microsoft Azure expertise. The deal broadens CloudFirst’s platform for clients that need help with infrastructure, security and ongoing IT operations.

Why it matters: - The acquisition gives CloudFirst more scale in cloud, cybersecurity and managed services. - Existing clients of the acquired practice keep their current team members and service relationships, while gaining access to a broader portfolio. - The deal strengthens CloudFirst’s ability to support organizations running critical IT environments across infrastructure, security and daily operations.

What happened: - CloudFirst completed the acquisition of Forvis Mazars' IT and cyber managed services practice on Sept. 15, 2026. - The company is backed by Renovus Capital Partners. - The acquired practice adds an established team of IT and cybersecurity professionals to CloudFirst. - Ben Doane joined CloudFirst as senior vice president of cyber security. - Rick Burtt joined CloudFirst as senior director of managed services.

The details: - The transaction expands CloudFirst’s technical capacity across operations and engineering. - The acquisition strengthens CloudFirst’s Microsoft Azure capabilities. - CloudFirst is adding Service Desk as a formal offering. - The enhanced cybersecurity practice adds expertise across a broader range of security technologies and platforms. - That gives CloudFirst more flexibility to assess client and partner requirements and recommend technologies based on each organization’s environment, risk profile and business needs. - CloudFirst’s existing expertise includes IBM and Microsoft Azure cloud services, cybersecurity, infrastructure management, backup and disaster recovery, business continuity and ongoing IT operations. - Renovus Capital Partners was founded in 2010 and focuses on the knowledge and talent industries. - Renovus manages more than $2 billion across sector-focused funds and other strategies. - Renovus’ portfolio includes more than 30 U.S.-based businesses across education and training, healthcare services, technology services and professional services.

Between the lines: - The acquisition looks designed to deepen CloudFirst’s position as a one-stop partner for organizations with complex IT needs. - Adding people with direct managed services and cyber experience can help CloudFirst cross-sell more services into the same client base. - The emphasis on continuity suggests CloudFirst wants to avoid disruption while folding the practice into its broader platform. - Company leaders framed the deal as a growth step that adds capability and opens new opportunities, signaling more expansion may follow.

What's next: - CloudFirst will integrate the acquired practice into its cloud, cybersecurity and managed services operations. - Existing clients are expected to keep working with familiar teams during the transition. - New and expanded offerings should be available as CloudFirst folds the practice into its broader portfolio. - CloudFirst also points to continued growth as it builds out services for mission-critical IT environments.

The bottom line: - CloudFirst used the deal to add talent, widen its cyber stack and formalize a Service Desk offering, all while pushing deeper into Microsoft Azure and managed services.