Simpro Group has announced the acquisition of BigChange, a Leeds-based company known for its job management software tailored to the field services sector. This strategic move marks a key milestone for Simpro Group as it seeks to enhance its capabilities and broaden its scope both in the UK and internationally.
Field service optimisation
The acquisition of BigChange significantly boosts Simpro Group's potential to provide comprehensive field service optimisation. The integration focuses on enhancing vehicle tracking, mobile workforce management, CRM, and scheduling—core competencies of BigChange.
By leveraging these strengths, Simpro Group aims to offer more adaptable solutions, addressing diverse requirements and enhancing both scalability and configurability. The expanded offerings will reinforce Simpro's presence in key markets, including facilities management, building maintenance, plant hire, and fire and security services, facilitating enhanced operational efficiency across diverse industries.
Expanded portfolio complements
This acquisition fortifies Simpro's position in the field service software marketplace
BigChange's expertise in mobile-first technology, real-time data, and seamless back-office integration will now bolster Simpro Group’s ability to satisfy the emerging needs of clients in asset-intensive and mobile workforce-driven sectors. This acquisition fortifies Simpro's position in the field service software marketplace, meeting the rising demand for adaptable, customer-focused solutions that foster innovation and choice.
Growing market demand
Gary Specter, CEO of Simpro Group, remarked, “Our acquisition of BigChange is an exciting opportunity to bring together the best of both companies. With the integration of BigChange, we are not only expanding our portfolio and adding talented employees to our team, but also unifying our approach to field service management across the UK and the globe. Together, we will deliver even greater value to our customers, ensuring they receive the best solutions for their unique and evolving business needs.”
Field service management tools
Specter further stated, “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our customer-first mission. The synergies between Simpro and BigChange, as well as AroFlo, and ClockShark, create new avenues for growth, enabling us to offer a diverse range of solutions that cater to the evolving needs of trade and field service businesses around the world.”
The incorporation of BigChange enhances Simpro Group's toolkit, aligning with the capabilities of Simpro, AroFlo, and ClockShark, and offering a broader spectrum of field service management tools suitable for businesses varying in size. This comprehensive portfolio provides targeted solutions that assist customers in refining their operations and maintaining competitiveness in the dynamic field services market.
Richard Warley, CEO at BigChange, commented, “As we move forward as part of Simpro Group, we are creating opportunities not only for our customers but also for our employees. This acquisition strengthens our ability to continue to innovate and grow, and we are excited to see the combined expertise of our teams and complementary technology solutions unlock new possibilities for the future on behalf of our customers.”
Simpro Group, a pioneer in field service management solutions, announces the acquisition of BigChange, a Leeds, UK-based pioneer in job management software for the field services industry.
This strategic acquisition of BigChange marks a significant milestone in Simpro Group’s journey, further expanding its capabilities while strengthening the depth and breadth of its offering and ability to scale rapidly across not only the UK, but the globe.
Field service optimisation
The acquisition of BigChange significantly enhances Simpro Group’s ability to deliver a prescriptive, end-to-end approach to field service optimisation, particularly in vehicle tracking, mobile workforce management, CRM, and advanced scheduling—areas where BigChange excels.
By integrating these capabilities, Simpro Group can now offer even greater flexibility, catering to diverse customer needs with tailored solutions that create one of the solutions in both scalability and configurability. This expanded portfolio complements Simpro Group’s position in its key market verticals such as facilities management, building maintenance, plant hire, and fire and security services, providing comprehensive tools that drive operational efficiency across industries of all sizes.
Expanded portfolio complements
With BigChange’s strengths in mobile-first technology, real-time data insights, and seamless back-office integration, Simpro Group is now better equipped than ever to meet the evolving demands of customer in asset-heavy environments, as well as those requiring mobile workforce solutions.
This acquisition enhances Simpro Group’s strong position in the field service software space, addressing the growing market demand for customer-centric solutions that combine choice, adaptability, and innovation.
Growing market demand
“Our acquisition of BigChange is an exciting opportunity to bring together the best of both companies,” said Gary Specter, CEO of Simpro Group.
“With the integration of BigChange, we are not only expanding our portfolio and adding talented employees to our team, but also unifying our approach to field service management across the UK and the globe. Together, we will deliver even greater value to our customers, ensuring they receive the best solutions for their unique and evolving business needs.”
Field service management tools
“This acquisition aligns perfectly with our customer-first mission,” added Specter. “The synergies between Simpro and BigChange, as well as AroFlo, and ClockShark create new avenues for growth, enabling us to offer a diverse range of solutions that cater to the evolving needs of trade and field service businesses around the world.”
The addition of BigChange to Simpro Group broadens their offering, complements solutions of Simpro, AroFlo, and ClockShark, and provides a wider range of field service management tools for businesses of all sizes. This expanded portfolio allows them to offer more targeted solutions that help customers streamline their operations and stay competitive in the evolving field services market.
“As we move forward as part of Simpro Group, we are creating opportunities not only for our customers but also for our employees,” said Richard Warley, Chief Executive Officer at BigChange. “This acquisition strengthens our ability to continue to innovate and grow, and we are excited to see the combined expertise of our teams and complementary technology solutions unlock new possibilities for the future on behalf of our customers.”
