Georgia, US-based Aptean, Inc., a provider of AI-driven enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, announced the acquisition of software developer SSG Insight, an enterprise asset management (EAM) firm headquartered in Wakefield.
“The acquisition of SSG immediately increases Aptean’s EAM geographic footprint,” said Aptean.
“SSG also bolsters the capabilities of Aptean’s cloud-based Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) offerings, which are purpose-built for manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers, healthcare facilities, light rail operators and other asset intensive industries.
“Founded in 1983, SSG provides Agility, a mission-critical suite of EAM solutions designed to manage complex challenges across global sites with a smart ecosystem of connected data.
“SSG delivers a scalable and integrated suite of CMMS and EAM solutions which give total control over asset lifecycle management, workflow automation, condition monitoring, contract / vendor management, and advanced analytics.
“The talented team at SSG possesses deep industry expertise across Aptean’s core focus areas including food manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, light rail, retail distribution, and healthcare facilities, among others.”
The shareholders of SSG Insight were advised by BDO’s deal advisory team.
Duane George, President of EMEA and APAC at Aptean, said: “SSG has a proven track record with over 40 years of experience delivering mission-critical enterprise asset management solutions across the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and North America.
“SSG’s Agility product suite delivers robust software solutions specifically designed to manage complex enterprise asset management challenges and is backed by a team of seasoned industry experts. We are thrilled to welcome the SSG team and customers to Aptean.”
SSG Insight CEO Mike Edwards said: “We are delighted to join a global organization like Aptean, where together we can continue to develop and deliver innovative enterprise asset management solutions to the market.
“The combination of our businesses offer an exciting opportunity for SSG’s future growth given our shared commitment to the long term success of our products and customers.
“Additionally, being part of Aptean presents our customers and our team with exciting opportunities for growth and development and we can’t wait to get started.”