Blend360 confirmed its latest acquisition of Forth Point, according to a press release. Based in Scotland, the award-winning data business specializes in data engineering, AI and ML solutions.
"Forth Point brings world-class talent and innovative use cases in the areas of supply chain, manufacturing and operations," Ozgur Dogan, president of data science and CX solutions, said. "This 'up and out' expansion helps us to extend beyond our traditional footprint using data science and data engineering to optimize business performance. Will and Neil have built an exceptional team that is passionate about driving exceptional impact for our clients. I'm excited about welcoming the Forth Point Team to Blend360."
The global provider of data, analytics and talent solutions for Fortune 500 companies, Blend360 hopes to strengthen its operations with this new strategy, guiding its clients through data innovation and delivery processes.
“This acquisition has come at a pivotal time for both organizations, as the Forth Point team continues to grow quickly to meet increasing demand and Blend360 looks to expand into new and existing markets in Europe,” a recent press release states.
Will Boyle, founder and COO of Forth Point, said the vision was to build a business that delivered world-class data solutions and use cases.
"We've been successful in our mission to partner with clients to have a positive impact on the world while transforming their businesses through data and analytics. The people that make up our team are some of the most passionate and talented individuals I have ever worked with and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved over the last few years. I am looking forward to the next chapter for Forth Point as part of Blend360, and am excited to leverage their platform to build a truly special team in EMEA," Boyle said.
Founded in 2021, Forth Point has already established a data solutions presence in EMEA, delivering end-to-end data solutions across various industries. The company offers consulting, data engineering, data science and business intelligence services. This latest expansion serves as one of many, following acquisitions in the U.S., Europe and India.
“With the goal of becoming a leading global player in data and consultancy services, Blend360 has already begun delivering on challenging targets for the years ahead,” a recent press release states. “Both organizations are thrilled with the opportunities to scale their new partnership offers and are looking forward to their work together.”