Leeds-based educational software company, AppsAnywhere, has been acquired by US group, Cordance.
AppsAnywhere provides universities with software delivery systems, so that students can access their software anywhere on campus.
Currently used by more then 300 institutions around the world, it supports millions of students in tertiary education.
Cordance, which is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, was established to “acquire and accelerate the growth of vertically-focused, B2B SaaS companies.”
It said that today’s move came at a “significant time for the sector” and that by partnering AppsAnywhere with another Cordance company, LabStats, they would create a “powerful combination of real-time usage analytics and flexible software delivery, helping institutions optimise access, device usage, licensing spend, and infrastructure planning, while directly supporting improved student success.”
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“I’m thrilled to welcome AppsAnywhere to the Cordance organisation,” said Caroline Morris, Chief Executive Officer at Cordance.
“This acquisition strengthens our commitment to higher education and expands the ways we can support IT leaders as they modernise their institutions. By pairing AppsAnywhere’s delivery platform with LabStats’ analytics, we’re not only helping universities run more efficiently, we’re empowering them to create better digital experiences that drive long-term student success.”
AppsAnywhere’s US office is also in North Carolina.
“Joining Cordance marks a powerful next step for AppsAnywhere,” added Nick Johnson, CEO of AppsAnywhere.
“We’ve always believed that software delivery in higher education requires purpose-built tools, not one-size-fits-all solutions. With Cordance’s partnership and the opportunity to collaborate closely with LabStats, we’re excited to expand our impact, drive further innovations, and continue removing the technical barriers to student success.”
