Global technology multinational invests in Escala 24x7 to scale Cloud services and capabilities in the region.

Sao Paulo, Brasil & Miami, USA – 4/02/2025

Addressing the growing demand for expert cloud services, Stefanini Group, a global technology solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in Escala 24x7, a Premier Amazon Web Services (AWS) Consulting Partner in Latin America. 

This strategic move will enable Stefanini to significantly expand its AWS cloud service offerings, a key priority for both companies, accelerate Escala 24x7’s growth, and capitalize on the rapidly developing cloud market in the region. The company expects to make 100 million dollars in revenues in 2025.

Latin America's cloud adoption is surging. According to recent reports by Gartner and IDC, by 2028, over 50% of companies will use cloud platforms, with investments growing 30% annually. In Brazil alone, 2024 cloud investments exceeded $1.5 billion, signaling rapid modernization. Despite this growth, many Latin American companies struggle with cloud adoption, particularly in regulated sectors like finance. Customers need trusted partners with deep expertise to navigate complex migrations and ensure robust security and compliance.

Combining Stefanini’s global reach and comprehensive digital transformation capabilities with Escala 24x7’s leading AWS expertise will provide organizations with a powerful, end-to-end solution for their cloud needs. This investment will give businesses greater access to expert knowhow for their AWS cloud journeys, accelerating their migration, reducing operational costs through optimization, and ensuring the highest levels of security and compliance.

“This investment marks one of our top five largest in history and underscores our aggressive growth strategy focused on cloud, analytics, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.” said Marco Stefanini, founder and Global CEO of Stefanini Group. “Bringing Escala24x7 into our group will significantly accelerate the delivery of new AWS cloud projects in Latin America, a region where both companies have a strong presence. Their deep AWS focus, and expertise perfectly complements our existing capabilities, allowing us to provide even greater value to our clients”.

Customers can expect seamless integration of services, leveraging Escala 24x7’s established AWS next-generation practices alongside Stefanini’s broad portfolio of services. This collaboration will provide a unified approach to cloud transformation, backed by a team of over 250 cloud experts, more than 380 global certifications, 13 AWS competencies and a strong track record of 1,500 successful projects across 19 countries, including projects for clients such as Snap Finance, Allianz, Bancolombia, Banesco Group, Establishment Labs and Grupo Quimmco, among others.

For Escala 24x7's customers, this alliance means they now benefit from a partnership reinforced by the Stefanini Group's established reliability, along with streamlined access to their comprehensive suite of solutions: their banking modernization platform, bespoke application, infrastructure, data & analytics, cybersecurity, and innovative AI capabilities.

According to Bruno Caloi, Director of Mergers and Acquisitions at Stefanini Group, this business plan is structured in two phases: “We will first deepen our AWS practice in our current client base and other clients in Latin America. Then, we plan a second phase, focused on expanding Escala 24x7’s capabilities in Brazil.” Still, according to the executive, from the very beginning of the discussions, Stefanini recognized in the founders an exceptional technical capability and a strong cultural fit. “They will remain at the helm of the company alongside their executive team, and we are confident that they will become Stefanini's global platform for AWS Cloud services."

“We are thrilled to join forces with Stefanini Group, deepen our services and offerings to current and future customers in LATAM, and at a later date expand our reach to new markets, including Brazil, leveraging Stefanini’s extensive client network,” stated Alejandro Planas, CEO of Escala 24x7. “Only 25% of enterprise data is currently in the cloud, and the synergy between our companies will create a compelling and competitive offering, enabling us to scale and improve the service currently provided to our current and future clients in their cloud transformation journeys with the strong endorsement of Stefanini”.

To learn more about how Stefanini and Escala 24x7 can help your organization with cloud transformation, please visit www.stefanini.com, www.escala24x7.com or contact pr@escala24x7.com.

The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

About Stefanini Group:

Stefanini is a Brazilian multinational technology company with operations in 41 countries. With over 30 years of experience, Stefanini provides a wide range of digital transformation solutions, including next-gen applications, artificial intelligence, automation, cloud services, and cybersecurity.

About Escala 24x7:

Escala 24x7, a leading AWS Premier Partner in Latin America, drives digital transformation with innovative cloud solutions. With 13 competencies, 14 AWS awards, including consecutive recognition as System Integrator Partner of the Year (2022-2023), 380 global certifications and more than 1.500 successful implementations, Escala 24x7 is the strategic ally for growth and optimization in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: What are the key benefits for customers?
A: Customers gain accelerated cloud migration, optimized costs, enhanced security and compliance, and access to a larger pool of highly certified AWS experts. Additionally, they gain access to Stefanini's powerful solutions.

Q: How will this investment impact the quality and continuity of our client’s current or potential services from Stefanini or Escala 24x7?

A: This alliance is designed to enhance our client’s services. Stefanini clients will benefit from Escala 24x7's AWS expertise, leading to improved scalability, cost efficiency, and security. Both companies are committed to seamless service continuity without disrupting ongoing projects. Escala 24x7’s management remains unchanged, as well as the client’s point of contact. The focus is on providing expert cloud support throughout our client’s journeys.

‍Q: How will customer data security be ensured?
A: Escala 24x7 and Stefanini adhere to rigorous security protocols and hold top-tier AWS certifications, ensuring robust data protection.

Q: Does this investment constitute a merger between both organizations?
A: This alliance constitutes a strategic investment, not a merger. Escala 24x7 will continue to operate independently with its existing management and objectives but will enhance Stefanini's AWS cloud practice.

Q: Does this alliance mean Escala 24x7 will adopt a MultiCloud approach, given Stefanini's agnostic solutions offering?
A: No, Escala 24x7 will maintain its exclusive focus on AWS. Stefanini's primary goal is to strengthen and expand AWS expertise within Stefanini's customer base in Latin America. 

Q: Which industries will be the primary focus of this alliance?

While the combined entity will serve businesses across various sectors, its core strategic priority lies within the highly regulated and complex Financial Services Industry (FSI). Building upon the established strengths of Stefanini and Escala 24x7, this alliance will deliver specialized line of business (LOB) solutions addressing the unique security, compliance, and modernization demands of FSI clients. We will also leverage this expertise to serve sectors like CPG, manufacturing, and energy.

‍Q: What geographical coverage will this new alliance have?
A: The alliance will initially expand Escala24x7 services to Stefanini's existing clientele in LATAM, followed by a strategic expansion of Escala 24x7 operations into Brazil in Phase 2.

Q: What impact will this investment have on the Brazilian market?
A: Stefanini Group plans a significant investment starting in Phase 2 to firmly establish Escala 24x7 in Brazil, recognizing the country's strong growth potential in cloud computing.

Q: What will this investment mean for the current management of Escala 24x7?
A: The existing management team, led by CEO Alejandro Planas, will remain in place. Escala 24x7 will strengthen Stefanini's AWS cloud practice while maintaining decision-making autonomy.

‍Q: How will this alliance impact or benefit Stefanini employees?

A: This alliance aims to deepen cloud sales within Stefanini, which means new opportunities for Stefanini's sales and technical teams to offer AWS cloud solutions to their customer base in Latin America.

‍Q: How will this alliance impact or benefit Escala24x7 employees?

A: Escala 24x7 will maintain its existing workforce structure. This partnership will create new opportunities for personal and professional growth. Escala 24x7 will retain its operational independence while gaining access to Stefanini's expanded resources, technologies, and market reach, particularly in the growing cloud solutions sector.

Q: How will our existing agreements and partnerships be protected following the investment?
A: We are committed to preserving all existing agreements and partnerships, such as LightEdge, DANAconnect, and Automation Anywhere. We will maintain transparent communication and actively explore new collaborative opportunities. This investment is focused on growth and strengthening our partnerships, not disrupting them.

Q: Why is Escala 24x7 seeking investment for growth?
A: Escala 24x7 has achieved remarkable organic growth over more than 12 years, planning to reach $100 million in 2025 across 19 countries. However, sustaining this momentum and expanding into new markets, particularly within the fast-paced technology industry, poses significant challenges under a purely organic model. Accelerated growth is essential to remain competitive, and therefore, Escala 24x7 pursued investment to ensure continued expansion and to provide stability and opportunities for its employees.

Q: Why did Escala 24x7 choose Stefanini as their investment partner?
A: Escala 24x7 and Stefanini share common goals and a similar culture. For Escala 24x7 the combination of maintaining independence while leveraging Stefanini’s global reach for faster expansion is key. Stefanini’s established presence in key markets like Brazil and similar company culture made them the ideal partner.

Q: Why did Stefanini choose to invest in Escala 24x7?
A: Stefanini invested in Escala 24x7 to quickly build their AWS cloud services business. Escala 24x7's strong AWS expertise and Latin American presence give Stefanini a significant advantage in reaching their existing clients, and our aligned cultures make for a smooth partnership.