Sci-Net Business Solutions, a leading provider of ERP, CRM, and cloud infrastructure solutions, is proud to announce its acquisition by ANS, a national digital transformation leader. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Sci-Net’s 25-year history and opens a new chapter of growth, innovation, and expanded capabilities.
The acquisition brings Sci-Net’s team of 65 experienced technology consultants, developers, and cloud specialists into the ANS organisation, enhancing its ability to deliver Microsoft-focused solutions across sectors including retail, e-commerce, and distribution. Sci-Net’s deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NAV, CRM, and Azure complements ANS’s broader Microsoft portfolio and strengthens its mission to help UK businesses become truly AI-ready.
Duncan Fergusson, Managing Director at Sci-Net, commented:
“Sci-Net is entering an exciting new chapter with ANS – one that significantly expands our capabilities and allows us to offer a broader range of services to our customers.
“I’m incredibly proud of everything Sci-Net has achieved over the past 25 years. From the outset of our conversations with ANS, it was clear that our values, especially our commitment to our people and customer success, were closely aligned. Our experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central complements ANS’s wider Microsoft portfolio, making this a natural and powerful fit. Together, we’re looking forward to delivering even greater value to our customers and driving innovation and AI across the Microsoft ecosystem.”
Richard Thompson, CEO at ANS, added:
“Our acquisition of Sci-Net is our latest milestone in a strategy that combines strong organic growth with selective M&A activity. Sci-Net’s Business Central expertise will further expand our already strong Microsoft offering. Making understanding customers’ problems the first step to any solution, Sci-Net’s approach aligns with our own ambitions to get all UK businesses ready for AI.
“Our consolidation of some of the sector’s leading Microsoft-focused digital transformation partners puts us in the strongest position to equip organisations across the UK for an AI-enabled future.”
This acquisition follows ANS’s recent integration of Makutu and builds on its strategy of combining organic growth with targeted acquisitions to expand its Microsoft capabilities. With over 675 technology specialists and business experts, ANS offers a national sales network, enhanced access to Microsoft resources, and a strong foundation for future innovation.
Sci-Net will continue to operate from its Oxfordshire base, now as part of a wider team focused on delivering transformative outcomes for customers across the UK.
About ANS
ANS is a leading digital transformation provider and Microsoft’s UK Services Partner of the Year 2024. Headquartered in Manchester, the company’s mission is to make technology accessible for organisations of all sizes.
The company helps businesses become AI-ready, ensuring they can harness the power of AI in a safe, responsible, and impactful way. Its wide range of services includes public and private cloud, data services, security, business applications and low code, serving thousands of enterprise, SMB and public sector organisations.
Committed to bridging the digital skills gap, ANS prides itself on fostering diversity, community engagement, and local talent development. Through its ANS Academy, rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, the company has supported more than 250 apprentices in technology, finance, marketing, and business administration over the past decade.
Operating five IL3-accredited data centres in Manchester, ANS partners with leading technology providers including Microsoft, AWS, VMware, and Cisco. ANS also is among a select group of organisations to hold all six Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations. For more information, visit: https://www.ans.co.uk/
About Sci-Net
Sci-Net is a trusted provider of business management ERP solutions and cloud infrastructure solutions, specialising in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Azure. Known for its transparent, customer-centric approach, Sci-Net empowers organisations with advanced, tailored solutions that drive growth and efficiency across sectors like retail, manufacturing, trade and distribution. As a Microsoft Dynamics partner, Sci-Net combines leading technology with deep industry knowledge to deliver powerful solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
For more information, please visit https://sci-net.co.uk
