Manchester-based Cloud Technology Solutions (CTS) has merged with application development and machine learning specialist Qlouder in a deal that creates the largest dedicated Google Cloud practice in Europe.
The merger marks a significant international expansion for the business and will see the creation of a 150-strong team offering expertise in app development, data science and machine learning.
The business will operate from offices in the UK and Netherlands, enabling it to “significantly” expand its services across the continent.
The deal is the first since NorthEdge Capital invested in CTS in March to support the firm’s growth ambitions.
James Doggart, chief executive officer at CTS, said: “This merger is a very significant step for the business. It lays the foundation for us to expand our presence and strengthen our offering at a time when the market for our expertise is growing rapidly. We view this as a real opportunity to penetrate further into the European market as the sole provider of a full-service Google Cloud solution.
