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Acora and Elastacloud Join Forces

Creating a new Powerhouse in IT, Cyber and AI

Elastacloud, a trailblazer in data science and artificial intelligence, are proud to announce their acquisition by Acora, a leading IT and Cyber Security technology services provider.

This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone in the shared vision of both companies, merging two disruptive forces to drive innovation and shape the future of data and AI.

 

David Rabson, CEO of Acora, comments:

“This acquisition is about more than just expanding our capabilities—it’s about bringing together two businesses with a shared vision for the future. Elastacloud’s strengths in data science and AI perfectly builds on our existing service offerings, and together, we’re ready to offer something truly differentiated to serve the gap in the market.

This partnership offers immense potential for both Acora and Elastacloud’s people and customers alike. As we look ahead, our focus will be on driving innovation that delivers true value to the customer along with maximising the impact of the combined business for all stakeholders.”

 

More than three years in the making, the vision for joining forces first began with initial discussions between the leadership teams of Acora and Elastacloud recognising the potential for a unique partnership that could transform the standards of service and innovation in the market.

 

Elastacloud has become a leading force in data science and AI, solving complex data problems with cutting-edge solutions at its core. Its team of highly skilled technical experts, advanced intellectual property, such as Knowledge Miner, Intelligent Spaces, and Sustainability Studio, and strong customer relationships will significantly enhance Acora’s offering, placing the combined business at the forefront of technological and service innovation.

 

Richard Conway, CEO of Elastacloud, adds:

“Joining forces with Acora is an exciting new chapter for us. At Elastacloud, our partnership with Microsoft spans more than 12 years as specialist data and AI experts. We founded the largest European Azure users group and we have over 100 certified data, AI and cloud engineers, with many former and current Microsoft MVPs in our senior team. Combined with Acora’s achievement as a top-tier Microsoft MSP, this offers expansive opportunities for our team to explore diverse projects, increase innovation, and advance professionally.

We have always thrived on challenging the status quo and leveraging technology in innovative ways. Joining forces with Acora allows us to amplify the impact of our work, delivering exceptional AI and data science solutions to a broader audience.”

 

Elastacloud’s expertise aligns perfectly with Acora’s vision to provide end-to-end services across IT, cyber and data security, and cloud first transformation. The combination of Elastacloud’s forward-thinking approach to AI and data science with Acora’s established IT and cyber security services portfolio will create a dynamic culture of innovation.This expansion creates a combined group of near 1000 people across multiple territories around the globe.

 

For the Acora team, this merger represents a unique opportunity to work side by side with the brightest minds in the AI and data world. For customers, it means an expanded service offering, bringing together the best in IT services, cloud solutions, and Cyber Security with Elastacloud’s unparalleled expertise in data engineering and AI.

 

 

About Acora

Acora is a progressive technology services provider, dedicated to helping businesses achieve their goals through innovative technology and exceptional customer experience. Leading the industry with their Experience Led ApproachTM  Acora offers a comprehensive range of services, including End User Compute, Cloud, Cyber Security, and Data and Applications services.

 

About Elastacloud

Elastacloud is a premier data engineering and cloud architecture company specializing in big data, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2011, Elastacloud has been at the forefront of helping organisations unlock the value of their data to drive innovation and achieve business success.

 

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