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SINGAPORE and SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA\u00a0–\u00a0Media OutReach<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a028 October 2021 – NCS<\/a> will acquire a majority stake in Eighty20
\u00a0<\/p>\n Andre Conti, Head of NEXT Solutions, NCS Australia<\/b>, said “Since
\u00a0<\/p>\n Eighty20’s offerings across Microsoft cloud platforms,
\u00a0<\/p>\n A Microsoft Gold Partner, Eighty20 specialises in
Through its partnership with Microsoft, Eighty20 helps
It brings with it a 120-strong team of experts across
“This strategic
\u00a0<\/p>\n Justin Rees, Founder, Eighty20 Solutions<\/b> added, “NCS is at the forefront of digital
\u00a0<\/p>\n Eighty20 will continue to run independently under NCS with all employees continuing in
\nSolutions (Eighty20), an Australian cloud transformation specialist, to
\ncontinue scaling its market presence in Australia. One of the fastest growing IT
\ncompanies in Australia[1],
\nEighty20 will further boost NCS’
\nNEXT capabilities to support Australian clients in their digital transformation
\njourney with its end-to-end suite of solutions across cloud, business
\napplications, workplace modernisation, and managed services. <\/p>\n
\nstarting our operations last December, we have expanded our presence in
\nAustralia with the launch of NCS NEXT Cloud Centre of Excellence and the recent
\nacquisition of Riley, a cloud consultancy with dedicated expertise in Google
\ncloud applications. The addition of Eighty20’s unique capabilities in digital,
\ncloud and workplace transformation across Microsoft cloud platforms will
\ncomplement our existing technology practices, allowing us to meet the needs of
\nour clients with a ‘best-of-cloud’ service portfolio.”<\/p>\n
\ncombined with Riley’s dedicated expertise in Google Cloud applications, adds to
\nNCS’ NEXT’s cloud capabilities and comprehensive portfolio of cloud services in
\nAWS, Google and Microsoft. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\ncloud transformation with a blue-chip client portfolio in the financial
\nservices, energy, government, healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and retail
\nindustries. Its clientele includes Woolworths, Suncorp, TPG, New South Wales Department of
\nEducation<\/a>, and Boral.<\/a><\/p>\n
\norganisations:<\/p>\n\n
\ncollaboration and business scalability;<\/li>\n
\ncentered on security requirements;<\/li>\n
\ntechnologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nstrategy, project delivery, technical execution, organisation change and
\nadoption, as well as managed services. The investment in Eighty20 will further
\ngrow NCS’ headcount in Australia over the next few years. This is further
\nbolstered by a Memorandum of Understanding signed in August with the State
\nGovernment of Victoria, represented by Invest Victoria, as well as the
\nDepartment of Treasury and Finance, to create 500 new digital jobs.<\/p>\n
\npartnership between Eighty20 and NCS illustrates our continued drive to provide
\nbest of breed digital transformation solutions to our clients and the market”,
\nsaid John Kelly, Founder, Eighty20
\nSolutions<\/b>. “It allows us to leverage the scale, technical depth, and
\ngeographic footprint of NCS, whilst continuing our mission to deliver tier-one
\nconsulting services with a boutique feel.”<\/p>\n
\ninnovation, and combined with their heritage in large scale transformations,
\nparticularly government, makes them the perfect partner for our next phase of
\ngrowth.”<\/p>\n
\ntheir current roles within the companies. Founders, John Kelly and
\nJustin Rees, will retain a significant minority stake and will retain their
\nroles within the business. The completion of the transaction is subject to
\nfulfilment of closing conditions. <\/p>\n