The strategic move reinforces Stefanini’s global commitment to strengthening its cybersecurity portfolio and capabilities for clients in Romania and beyond.
Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global tech consultancy specializing in digital solutions with locations in 41 countries, today announced the initiation of its official merger with Cyber Smart Defence, effective today, August 28th , 2025. Through this strategic move, the company aims to acquire 100% of Cyber Smart Defence in Romania, solidifying a partnership that began in 2020 and marking a key milestone in Stefanini’s strategy to bolster its cybersecurity business unit for clients worldwide.
“The Smart Defence acquisition was a game-changer for our clients in Romania and across Europe and this merger is a strategic step forward,” said Farlei Kothe, CEO of Stefanini Group’s North America, APAC, and EMEA regions. ” The integration will reinforce our Cyber offer, expanding our capabilities even more, enabling us to offer a broader and more efficient range of solutions to our valued clients”
A Strategic Move to Strengthen Cybersecurity
This move follows Stefanini’s recent reorganization into seven distinct business units, launched in April, including a dedicated global Cybersecurity.
Having acquired more than 40 companies, Stefanini Group announced in April a new global portfolio organized into seven business units, one of which is fully dedicated to Cybersecurity. Stefanini’s end-to-end delivery model helps clients understand cyberthreats, implement effective prevention strategies, and mitigate risk. The company’s ongoing investment strategy is building a powerful global ecosystem of world-class partners to help clients build and maintain cyber resilience.
To learn more about the merger process of Stefanini Romania with Cyber Smart Defence, access the document here.
