EY acquires Microsoft Gold partner Pythagoras

Company says the move will bring “additional capabilities” to its offering

Ernst & Young (EY) has announced that it has acquired Maidenhead-based Microsoft Gold partner Pythagoras Communications.

Pythagoras provides professional services and solutions using technology platforms like Azure, Dynamics365, SharePoint and PowerPlatform and has more than 140 clients.

EY says the acquisition will support the company's "ambition to increase the range of technology services the organisation provides to clients" while bringing "additional capabilities" to its Microsoft offering.

"The acquisition of Pythagoras enables EY teams to not only advise clients on strategy but also helps them design and provide advanced Microsoft technologies," said Benoit Laclau, EY's managing partner for consulting in the UK and Ireland.

"At a time when many companies are having to adapt and transform to changing customer behaviours, these new capabilities will help support EY clients and develop EY consulting services."

Pythagoras currently employs 118 people and also has offices in London and Solihull.

CEO and founder of the company, Julian Stone, said the acquisition of the business represents an "exciting time" which builds on its recent achievements.

"Our aim has always been to focus on providing high-standard technology services to our clients," he said.

"Together, EY and Pythagoras teams can offer clients a quality and trusted Microsoft partner. The EY acquisition brings two great organisations together.

"We are all excited about joining forces with EY teams to provide a very compelling offering in a market that demands increased innovation in providing technology services."