BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Global field service management solutions provider Simpro Group today announced the acquisition of Leeds, United Kingdom-based field service industry job management software company BigChange.
This strategic acquisition of BigChange “marks a significant milestone in Simpro Group’s journey, further expanding its capabilities while strengthening the depth and breadth of its offering and ability to scale rapidly across not only the U.K., but the globe,” according to the joint announcement.
The acquisition of BigChange, follows Simpro’s prior acquisitions of AroFlo and Clockshark. Simpro Group serves over 22,000 businesses and over 400,000 users worldwide and has a global workforce of more than 600 employees.
The acquisition of BigChange “significantly enhances Simpro Group’s ability to deliver a prescriptive, end-to-end approach to field service optimization, particularly in vehicle tracking, mobile workforce management, CRM and advanced scheduling,” the announcement says.
By integrating these capabilities, Simpro Group “can now offer even greater flexibility, catering to diverse customer needs with tailored solutions that creates one of the leading field service platforms in both scalability and configurability.”
This expanded portfolio “complements Simpro Group’s position in its key market verticals such as facilities management, building maintenance, plant hire and fire and security services, providing comprehensive tools that drive operational efficiency across industries of all sizes,” according to the joint announcement.
Why Simpro Group Acquired BigChange
With BigChange’s strengths in mobile-first technology, real-time data insights and seamless back-office integration, Simpro Group is “now better equipped than ever to meet the evolving demands of customers in asset-heavy environments, as well as those requiring mobile workforce solutions,” the announcement says.
This acquisition “enhances Simpro Group’s strong position in the field service software space, addressing the growing market demand for customer-centric solutions that combine choice, adaptability and innovation.”
“Our acquisition of BigChange is an exciting opportunity to bring together the best of both companies,” says Gary Specter, CEO of Simpro Group, in the joint announcement. “With the integration of BigChange, we are not only expanding our portfolio and adding talented employees to our team, but also unifying our approach to field service management across the U.K. and the globe.
“Together, we will deliver even greater value to our customers, ensuring they receive the best solutions for their unique and evolving business needs,” he says.
“This acquisition aligns perfectly with our customer-first mission,” says Specter. “The synergies between Simpro and BigChange, as well as AroFlo, and ClockShark create new avenues for growth, enabling us to offer a diverse range of solutions that cater to the evolving needs of trade and field service businesses around the world.”
The addition of BigChange to Simpro Group “broadens their offering, complements solutions of Simpro, AroFlo and ClockShark, and provides a wider range of field service management tools for businesses of all sizes,” according to the joint announcement.
This expanded portfolio “allows them to offer more targeted solutions that help customers streamline their operations and stay competitive in the evolving field services market,” the announcement says.
“As we move forward as part of Simpro Group, we are creating opportunities not only for our customers but also for our employees,” says Richard Warley, chief executive officer at BigChange, in the joint announcement.
“This acquisition strengthens our ability to continue to innovate and grow, and we are excited to see the combined expertise of our teams and complementary technology solutions unlock new possibilities for the future on behalf of our customers,” he says.
