Pythian Acquires Rittman Mead
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OTTAWA, Ontario — Pythian Services Inc. ('Pythian'), a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital LLC ('Mill Point'), announced today the acquisition of Rittman Mead Consulting Ltd. ('Rittman Mead'), a globally recognized Oracle data and analytics consultancy. The Rittman Mead acquisition enhances Pythian's Oracle footprint, expands its geographic presence in Europe and strengthens its Oracle Database@Google Cloud capabilities, a powerful multi-cloud partnership that accelerates modernization.
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'This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in Pythian's trajectory, solidifying our position as a global leader in data, analytics and AI solutions,' said Brooks Borcherding, CEO of Pythian. 'Rittman Mead's stellar reputation, deep Oracle expertise, global presence and cultural alignment make them an ideal partner to accelerate our mission in empowering enterprises to maximize the value of their data and drive innovative efforts towards AI readiness.'
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With the acquisition of Rittman Mead, Pythian gains notable business intelligence and analytics capabilities, an enhanced presence in Europe and access to greater Oracle expertise. The partnership demonstrates an elevated ability to deliver value on business-critical milestones along the data journey, from cloud and data transformations to advanced analytics and AI initiatives.
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'Rittman Mead and Pythian have worked together for more than 12 years and we are aligned in our cultures and values,' commented Jon Mead, Founder and CEO of Rittman Mead. 'Our exceptional people, advanced Oracle capabilities and focus on strategic solutions seamlessly complement Pythian's existing capabilities, allowing us to offer even greater value to customers and accelerate our engagement in the data and AI services market.'
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About Rittman Mead
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Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Brighton, United Kingdom, Rittman Mead is a globally recognized Oracle data and analytics consultancy. With over 15 years of experience, the company provides hybrid solutions across a wide range of enterprise and open-source technologies and is positioned as a global leader in the broader data and analytics landscape. For more information, visit www.rittmanmead.com.
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About Pythian
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Founded in 1997, Pythian is a leading data and AI services provider specializing in digital transformation and operational excellence for enterprise customers. Pythian helps organizations optimize their data estates to unlock AI enablement, innovation and growth. Through strategic consulting, managed services and cloud migrations, Pythian enables seamless operations while preparing businesses for AI adoption and the future of data management. For more information, visit www.pythian.com.
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