Kirkham based Smart IT snaps up complimentary Odoo business, Opus VL saving over 20 jobs. 

Smart IT, the Group focused on the design and implementation of Odoo ERP solutions to medium and enterprise clients, has announced that, it has acquired the trading business of Odoo Community partner, Opus VL.

The Acquisition, effective 14 July 2023, compliments the existing solution offering of the Group and extends its footprint into pockets of the public sector, particularly the NHS where Opus has had significant success. The Group intends to retain all staff and the move significantly bolsters the Group’s development capability with the transfer of Opus VL’s Software Development Centre based in the Midlands to Smart IT.  

The acquisition is expected to enhance the Group’s earnings in the financial year to 2024.
Barry Bullen, Smart IT CEO, says:

Our software development strategy is built on a UK-based, employee only model to ensure quality and project continuity, so this acquisition dovetails perfectly with an addition of around 10 developers to our team,” explains Barry Bullen, Smart IT CEO.

The acquisition also brings the opportunity to offer Smart IT’s existing portfolio to OpusVL customers, both the Odoo enterprise platform and our managed IT services.

We also see a real opportunity to extend the market presence in the OpenEyes and Flexibase Auction products where Opus VL has an impressive footprint.

About Smart IT
With more than 150 projects successfully completed, Smart IT is the UK's largest and most accomplished Odoo Gold partner and one of the channel's fastest growing in Canada. The company transforms businesses with innovative ERP solutions delivered by its UK based, in-house consultants and developers, helping businesses operate efficiently and achieve competitive advantage.