Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: AI acquisition; Renewed Partnerships; C3PAO authorization

In this week's Microsoft Dynamics Partner News Roundup: 

• ANS acquires Makutu to accelerate data and AI innovation
• OKQ8 selects LTIMindtree to accelerate its next-gen digital transformation journey
• KTL Solutions achieves C3PAO authorization, expanding ability to support DoD contractors and government clients
• The Adecco Group and Microsoft renew strategic collaboration to drive the future of work

ANS acquires Makutu to accelerate data and AI innovation

ANS has acquired Makutu, a consultancy that focuses on data engineering and advanced AI. The deal builds on ANS's 2022 purchase of Microsoft Dynamics 365 specialist Preact. The deal strengthens its work helping UK organizations make better use of their data and adopt AI, according to the company.

Backed by Inflexion and Barings, the deal adds Makutu's 25 data architects, engineers and AI experts to ANS's team of more than 650 workers. 

"This acquisition builds on the success of previous deals, including our acquisition of Dynamics 365 specialist Preact," said Richard Thompson, CEO at ANS. "It reflects our strategy of combining strong organic growth with selective M&A activity to create one of the UK's leading Microsoft-focused digital transformation partners."

OKQ8 selects LTIMindtree to accelerate its next-gen digital transformation journey

LTIMindtree, a technology consulting and digital solutions company, has renewed its strategic partnership with OKQ8, one of the largest fuel companies in the Nordic region.