IBM to Purchase Applications Software Technology LLC, Using Oracle Knowledge to Support Customers in Changing Their Business Practices
The extensive US and UK public sector expertise of Applications Software Technology helps clients transform their Oracle Cloud applications.
Global Oracle consultant Applications Software Technology LLC is to be acquired by IBM company announced today. With Oracle Cloud Applications, Applications Software Technology’s profound experience propels business transformations, including for public sector clients like local government and K–12 education.
High security and compliance requirements, a lack of skills, or trouble transferring legacy systems are common problems with public sector cloud transformations. Through this acquisition, IBM’s Oracle solutions will be further improved, enabling clients in North America, the UK, and Ireland to handle these complexities and achieve long-lasting outcomes from their digital transformations using Oracle Cloud Applications. After acquiring Accelalpha in 2024, it will increase IBM’s capacity to assist customers in deploying, maintaining, and maximising the value of their Oracle cloud products.
Senior Vice President, IBM Consulting, Americas Kelly Chambliss stated, “Cloud transformations for public sector clients frequently call for a consulting partner with industry, domain, and technology expertise.” “The acquisition of IBM’s public sector and Oracle Cloud Application expertise will be strengthened by applications software technology, enabling clients to confidently navigate their business transitions.
In particular, the Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) including Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Oracle Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM), and Oracle Fusion Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ), as well as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), JD Edwards, and NetSuite, are areas of expertise for the extensive team of consultants at Applications Software Technology. Applications Software Technology, with a focus on public sector solutions, also contributes knowledge and collaborations with Salesforce and MuleSoft.
Through the integration of technology and knowledge from its growing network of partners, this purchase bolsters IBM’s open ecosystem strategy, which enables them to meet customers where they are and address their challenges.
As a top supplier of Oracle solutions encompassing domains such as business process redesign and Oracle Cloud deployment, Applications Software Technology has been an Oracle partner since 1996. Applications Software Technology has a significant presence in the public sector and in the manufacturing, energy, and consumer packaged goods sectors.
IBM and Applications Software Technologies have complementary skills, client relationships, service offerings, and values related to innovation, people, and client success. As we work together, the market for cloud transformation solutions will continue to expand.
With teams in the US, UK, Canada, and India, Applications Software Technology is based in Lisle, Illinois. Its expansion has been aided by notable previous acquisitions such as Symatrix Limited, 9EDGE Inc., and Computer Technology Resources Inc. Currently under the management of Recognise Partners LP, Applications Software Technology is a fund portfolio firm. Applications Software Technology will join IBM Consulting after the closing.
IBM and Oracle have been partners for nearly 40 years. The IDC MarketScape for Oracle Implementation Services Ecosystem Worldwide for 2023 rated IBM a Leader.
Expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, the transaction is contingent upon regulatory clearances and standard closing conditions. The transaction’s financial details were kept secret.
Applications Software Technology LLC
Business Overview (given by a partner)
Over two decades of deliberate digital transformation, activities have been led by award-winning strategic contributor AST LLC. Its goal is to guarantee that every client receives the best possible knowledge and individualised attention for their revolutionary projects. As an Oracle partner for many years, it look for and take on the most challenging and fulfilling projects.
AST has a distinct, unrivalled history of successful deployments. The industry and product knowledge as well as the commitment of AST’s full-time employees to client success have been major factors in this accomplishment. This commitment and cooperation are what have brought AST numerous honours and recognitions.
With hundreds of software deployments successfully completed worldwide, its services combine the best people, products, and business practices to provide a comprehensive, integrated solution. AST provides services and solutions that serve a variety of needs, including moving to the cloud, improving the way you support existing cloud apps, and advisory services.
- ERP in the Cloud: Enterprise Resource Planning
- The Cloud Management of Enterprise Performance (EPM)
- The Cloud Business Intelligence/Automated Intelligence (BI/AI)
- The Cloud CX: Experience of Customers and Citizens
- Cloud platforms offer Platform-as-a-Service, Identity and Access Management, and SOA.
- Cloud Infrastructure: IaaS, Managed Services, Lift-and-Shift
Being a comprehensive enterprise systems integrator, it offers the following services:
- Evaluations and plans for cloud computing
- Implementations, updates, and migrations of software
- Redesigning business procedures
- The management of projects
- Change management and training
Lastly, among its list of exclusive, proprietary solutions are:
- Testing-as-a-Service for Oracle Cloud Applications
- ERP-to-Cloud Implementation Accelerator
- RAPID Turnkey Fixed-Scope Options