Specialist database, cloud, and applications managed service provider DSP acquires a Canadian firm

Specialist provider of managed services for databases, cloud computing, and applications, DSP, which maintains offices in Nottingham, has acquired the Canadian firm Eclipsys Solutions (Eclipsys) to enhance its Oracle Cloud services portfolio and broaden its geographical presence in North America.

This acquisition, DSP’s first since receiving investment from LDC, constitutes a crucial step in DSP’s international growth strategy.

The combined group now generates revenues exceeding £75 million and has a staff base of approximately 250 employees across the UK, Ireland, and North America.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Ottawa, Eclipsys is the sole certified Oracle Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) based in Canada. The company specializes in providing customized services to assist customers in managing, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise-grade databases and IT infrastructure, with a profound understanding of Oracle Cloud and OCI.

Simon Goodenough, CEO of DSP, remarked, “Eclipsys has achieved remarkable growth over the past four years and is highly respected for its expertise in Oracle technologies. DSP and Eclipsys share a common commitment to customer-centric values and prioritizing our employees. Our vision is to build upon this partnership to further expand our presence in 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.”

Michael Richardson, CEO and co-founder of Eclipsys, said: “Our focus has been to build a high-growth business with a strong foundation, both as Canada’s only certified Oracle CSP and as an exceptional place to work. DSP shares our people-first values and commitment to high customer satisfaction, so they are the perfect partner for us to support our future growth.”

Chris Baker, investment director at LDC, said: “Simon and the team at DSP identified Eclipsys as a market-leading business with shared values of delivering excellent customer service and creating a people-led culture.

“The business combination creates exciting potential and establishes the DSP Group as the industry leader in Oracle Cloud technologies across the UK and Canada.

“Through complementary skillsets across the Oracle technology stack, combined with unrivalled expertise in Oracle Cloud and OCI, the Group is well positioned to expand its market offering and further enhance its support to customers on their Oracle Cloud journey.

“We’re proud to have helped the team reach this milestone and look forward to working together in partnership to invest further in overseas expansion.”

DSP received advice from Alantra, Altman Solon, BDO, Browne Jacobson, CIL, Gateley, KPMG, and RSM.

Eclipsys received advice from Alantra and LaBarge Weinstein.