DSP acquires Canadian cloud services firm
Specialist database, cloud and applications managed service provider DSP has acquired Canada-based Eclipsys Solutions (Eclipsys) to grow its Oracle Cloud services offering and expand its geographical presence in North America.
This acquisition marks DSP’s first M&A activity since LDC’s recent investment and shows another step in DSP’s international growth plan, concentrating on expanding in North America and Europe.
The combined group’s revenues exceed £75m, with approximately 250 employees across the UK, Ireland, and North America.
Eclipsys, founded in 2009 and based in Ottawa, is the only Canada-based certified Oracle Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP).
They specialise in tailored services for managing, optimising, and modernising enterprise-grade database and IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on Oracle Cloud and OCI.
Operating from Nottingham, DSP offers assistance, managed services, and consultancy for Oracle, SQL Server, and Multi-Cloud technology.
With LDC’s backing, DSP is investing in product development and new technology to improve its cloud services for customers.
DSP received advice from Alantra, Altman Solon, BDO, Brown Jacobson, CIL, Gateley, KPMG, and RSM.
Eclipsys received advice from Alantra and LaBarge Weinstein.
Simon Goodenough, CEO at DSP, said: “Eclipsys has enjoyed strong growth over the past four years, and is highly regarded for its expertise in Oracle technologies. DSP and Eclipsys share the same core values of customer centricity and putting our people first, and our vision is to build upon this together to expand further into North America. Eclipsys’ market presence and its excellent reputation for service delivery will enable a mutually beneficial partnership which will help us to unlock complementary services and enhance our customer offering. It’s a privilege to partner with one of the leading employers in Canada and we look forward to combining our deep Oracle domain expertise to deliver excellent outcomes for our customers.”
