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Accenture to buy Australian cyber security firm CyberCX

By Staff Writer

Aug 17 2025 10:02AM

Marks Accenture's largest ever cyber security acquisition.

Accenture to buy Australian cyber security firm CyberCX

Accenture is to buy Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX in its largest-ever deal in the sector, with the Australian Financial Review valuing the transaction at more than A$1 billion. Private equity firm BGH Capital, which is selling CyberCX, did not disclose any financial terms. Accenture ...

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