Integris TO Acquire MSP First Focus

Future-ready managed IT services provider advances long-term growth strategy, with first international acquisition.

  • Friday, 1st May 2026 Posted 1 hour ago in by Phil Alsop

Integris is to acquire First Focus, the largest managed service provider (MSP) serving small and midsize (SMB) businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

The acquisition is expected to extend Integris' geographic footprint and strengthen its ability to bring enterprise-grade technology to SMB clients with growing global and cross‑border technology needs, including accelerating access to secure, scalable artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across regions.

The planned acquisition brings together two MSP organizations with a shared commitment to delivering differentiated, high‑touch, and scalable IT solutions for SMBs worldwide. First Focus serves customers throughout Australia and New Zealand and internationally, bringing deep expertise in managed IT, cybersecurity, responsibly deployed AI, alongside other emerging technologies. This international partnership will reinvent the global standard for MSPs serving the SMB market and beyond.

"This acquisition represents a meaningful step forward in our long-term vision to build a truly global platform MSP focused on the needs of small and midsize businesses," said Rashaad Bajwa, chief executive officer of Integris. "As AI rapidly reshapes how organizations operate, scale, and compete, this combination allows us to accelerate our ability to deliver secure, governed AI capabilities globally—while maintaining the high-quality, people-first service our customers expect."

Marking a pivotal moment for the organization, this coming together will broaden Integris' geographic reach while advancing the company's strategic roadmap, including increased access to enhanced cybersecurity and artificial intelligence capabilities that scale securely across regions and clients.

"We see this partnership as a strong cultural and strategic fit," said Ross Sardi, chief executive officer of First Focus. "Integris brings the scale and long-term approach to help us grow our people and deliver even more value to our clients—while staying true to who we are."

Once completed, this acquisition will make Integris the largest MSP for SMBs worldwide. The expansion of resources among Integris and First Focus will enable the company to significantly improve its ability to support clients operating across multiple regions while continuing to deliver localized service and expertise.

First Focus will continue to operate with its existing leadership team and maintain its focus on client service while also pursuing its own ongoing acquisition strategy.

The companies plan to initiate integration planning following the signing of a definitive agreement, with a focus on knowledge sharing, operational alignment, and maintaining continuity for employees and clients.

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