Akkodis, a leading global digital engineering company and Smart Industry innovator, has announced the acquisition of Barhead Solutions, an esteemed Microsoft Business Applications partner with extensive cross-industry expertise based in Australia. This strategic move reinforces Akkodis’ commitment to expanding its national footprint, enhancing its Microsoft capabilities, and delivering increased value and opportunities to its clients.
Akkodis has consistently pursued a strategy of deepening its technological expertise and consulting solutions across key markets, both in Australia and globally. The acquisition of Barhead Solutions aligns perfectly with this vision, strengthening the company’s capabilities in Consulting Services, ICT, Project Delivery, and Managed Services.
Barhead Solutions brings award-winning expertise and a shared dedication to innovation and excellence. By combining Akkodis’ global strengths with Barhead’s specialised Microsoft knowledge, the partnership creates new opportunities. Akkodis will now be better positioned to provide a broader spectrum of CRM, ERP, and Low-Code solutions alongside its existing services in Digital & AI Transformation, Data & Analytics, Application Modernisation, Cloud & Infrastructure, Business Applications, and world-class consulting. Together, Akkodis and Barhead will drive digital transformation and accelerate growth for their clients.
“By bringing Barhead into the Akkodis family we are creating an unparalleled powerhouse of Microsoft expertise. This is a significant milestone in our strategic journey and reinforces our commitment and capacity to deliver innovative, scalable solutions to our clients, nationwide,” said Peter Hawkins, Managing Director & SVP of Akkodis Australia.
“The combination of Barhead and Akkodis offers the market a modern consulting firm servicing Microsoft business apps, data, and AI services. To capitalise on growing demand, we recognised that expanding our capabilities through a strategic partnership was essential. The timing was perfect, and Akkodis is the ideal firm to amplify Barhead’s Microsoft partnership,” said John Orrock, Co-founder & Head of Capability of Barhead.
Ken Struthers, CEO & Co-founder of Barhead, added, “Joining Akkodis amplifies our expertise and broadens the outcomes we can deliver for clients, all whilst maintaining our commitment to innovation and personalised customer service.”
Akkodis also sees a strong cultural alignment with Barhead. Both companies share a long-standing dedication to using Tech for Social Impact. In 2022, Akkodis was honoured with the global ‘Inclusion Changemaker’ award at the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards for Social Impact, while Barhead received the same prestigious accolade in 2020 and again in 2022 in the ‘Community Response’ category.
