ANS has acquired Makutu, a Derby-based consultancy specialising in data engineering and advanced AI services and solutions.
The deal, supported by Inflexion and Barings, brings Makutu’s 25-strong team of data architects, engineers and AI specialists into ANS.
The team brings deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric readiness, OneLake migration, predictive analytics and real-time IoT platforms.
Its expertise will boost ANS’s work helping public and private sector organisations to modernise their data estates and unlock the value of AI.
Conversely, ANS’s client base and national sales network will create new opportunities for Makutu’s growth and innovation.
Richard Thompson, CEO at ANS, said: “Customers increasingly recognise that AI success depends on strong data foundations. With Makutu joining our team, we are in a stronger position to help organisations across the UK prepare for that future.
Simon Blewitt, CTO at Makutu, added: “Joining ANS gives our team the scale and reach to maximise what we do best, designing and delivering data and AI solutions that transform organisations.”