Aktion Associates

What Aktion Associates does

Aktion Associates is a privately held Value Added Reseller (VAR) and IT services firm founded in 1979 and headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, specializing in the sale, implementation, and support of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), wholesale distribution, and manufacturing verticals. The company operates as a premier partner for four major ERP platforms — Acumatica, Deltek, Infor, and Sage — and complements resale with proprietary offerings including Aktion Analytics (a productized analytics layer atop partner ERPs) and the Aktion Managed PAS Plan (a hosted managed-service ERP delivery model backed by company-owned data centers). The firm is led by sole owner and CEO Scott E. Irwin and operates across the United States and Canada following recent Canadian acquisitions.

Aktion generates revenue through a hybrid mix of software resale margin, project-based implementation and consulting fees, and recurring managed-services contracts tied to its hosted ERP and analytics products. Go-to-market is verticalized, with deep industry specialization — particularly in AEC, where management positions Aktion as the largest dedicated VAR in North America — supported by a bench of approximately 230–300 consultants and an installed base of more than 8,500 customers. Strategic growth between 2021 and 2025 has been substantially inorganic, with at least six acquisitions of competitor practices and ERP resellers across both U.S. and Canadian markets, supplemented by organic product launches and senior leadership additions to support scaling delivery capacity.

The underlying technology stack is partner-platform centric rather than proprietary: Aktion layers configuration, integration, analytics, and managed hosting on top of third-party ERP cores. Recurring revenue is anchored by the Managed PAS Plan and analytics subscriptions, while the balance of revenue remains project-based, introducing typical implementation-services lumpiness. The primary strategic risk is vendor concentration on Acumatica, Deltek, Infor, and Sage, and the broader threat that AI-native ERP disruption from these same vendors could compress reseller margins over time.

Name

Aktion Associates

Legal name

Aktion Associates, Inc.

Website

https://aktion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Aktion Associates is a Maumee, Ohio-based ERP Value Added Reseller founded in 1979, serving over 8,500 AEC, distribution, and manufacturing customers across North America with Acumatica, Deltek, Infor, and Sage implementations, proprietary analytics, and managed hosting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Resale and Managed IT Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC), Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB), Professional Services Automation (PSA) & Services ERP (HDAEAEAF), ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB)

Keywords

• ERP software resale
• Managed IT services
• Value added reseller
• Cloud hosting services
• Construction distribution manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Maumee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Resale: Aktion generates revenue as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) of ERP software from major vendors including Acumatica, Deltek, Infor, and Sage. Revenue comes from software licensing, implementation services, and ongoing support contracts.
2. Managed Services: Cloud hosting, managed services, and IT infrastructure services. The company operates company-owned data centers providing secure cloud/hosting, disaster recovery, backup services, and NOC monitoring. Revenue from ongoing managed service contracts.
3. Professional Services: Application consulting, software engineering, network engineering, and implementation services. The company utilizes proprietary lean implementation processes to help customers realize the value of their IT investment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aktion Associates is a Value Added Reseller and IT infrastructure provider that resells enterprise ERP software (Acumatica, Deltek, Infor, Sage) and delivers cloud hosting, managed services, network engineering, and software engineering to organizations in the Architecture & Engineering, Construction & Real Estate, Distribution, and Manufacturing industries. The company packages software resale with proprietary services including Aktion Analytics, a Managed PAS Plan, and a company-owned Network Operations Center with geographically separated data centers to provide end-to-end ERP implementation and ongoing support.

Product overview

Aktion Associates operates as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) and IT infrastructure provider offering a portfolio of ERP software platforms, cloud and managed services, and professional IT services. The company resells four primary ERP platforms: Deltek (Vantagepoint, Vision, and legacy products for Architecture, Engineering and Professional Services), Acumatica ERP (including Construction Edition, Distribution Edition, and Manufacturing Edition for Multi-Industry companies), Infor ERP (CloudSuite Distribution and heritage products for Wholesale Distribution and Manufacturing), and Sage ERP (Intacct Construction, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, and Sage Estimating for Construction and Real Estate). These core software products are complemented by proprietary add-on services including Aktion Analytics (business intelligence in partnership with Phocas), Cloud Hosting Services, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Managed Services (PAS Plan, Proactive IT, Ultimate Remote/On-Site IT), Network Engineering, Application Services, and Software Engineering. The company also operates a Network Operations Center (NOC) with two geographically separated data centers. Aktion serves over 8,500 organizations across North America in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction, Distribution, and Manufacturing industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deltek Vantagepoint for Architecture & Engineering Firms Project and financial management solution for A&E firms providing 360-degree visibility into projects to maximize productivity, boost collaboration, improve efficiency, increase profitability, and drive business success.
• Deltek Vantagepoint for Professional Services Firms Complete engagement-centric solution providing insights to keep teams on schedule and on budget, monitor performance, improve collaboration, identify risks, make adjustments to meet changing client demands, and expedite invoices.
• Acumatica ERP Cloud ERP platform providing adaptable cloud and mobile technology with an all-inclusive user licensing model, delivering a complete real-time view of business operations anytime, anywhere, on any device.
• Infor ERP Enterprise resource planning solutions from Infor including CloudSuite Distribution and heritage products for wholesale distribution and discrete manufacturing industries.
• Sage ERP Accounting and business management software solutions from Sage for Construction, Real Estate, and professional services industries.
• Cloud Hosting Services Company-owned cloud hosting services with IT environment architected for flexibility, allowing customers to choose workloads to move to the Cloud while maintaining product-specific support.
• Aktion Managed Services Managed services offerings including Aktion Managed Platform and Application Service (PAS) Plan, Proactive IT, Ultimate Remote IT, and Ultimate On-Site IT plans providing maximized uptime and operational support.
• Cybersecurity Risk Management Security services including network and security threat assessments to help companies transform business operations with modern technology strategies.
• Network Engineering Services Network design, engineering, implementation and maintenance services for IT infrastructure supporting ERP software and business operations.
• Application Services Application consulting and implementation services using proprietary lean implementation processes to help customers realize value from their IT investment.
• Software Engineering Custom software engineering services supporting ERP implementations, integrations, and modifications for industry-specific business applications.
• Network Operations Center (NOC) Fully-managed data center with two geographically separated data centers for disaster recovery, redundant power/cooling systems, and real-time monitoring and support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,500+ organizations served across North America
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AcumaticacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAktion is a premier Value Added Reseller for Acumatica ERP software, including Acumatica Construction Edition, Acumatica Distribution Edition, and Acumatica Manufacturing Edition. They have a dedicated Multi-Industry Division for Acumatica sales and implementation.
• DeltekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAktion is a Deltek partner delivering Vantagepoint, Vision, Ajera, Project Information Management (PIM), Replicon, Deltek Talent Management, and legacy software support. Named 2022 Deltek North America Reseller Partner of the Year.
• InforcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAktion is the largest Infor Distribution Partner in North America, supporting Infor CloudSuite Distribution, Infor SX.e, Infor A+, and Infor Distribution FACTS. Won Infor Distribution Partner of the Year three consecutive years including 2019.
• SagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAktion is a Sage Platinum Club Partner reselling Sage Intacct, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Sage Estimating, and Sage Field Operations. Serves over 4,000 Sage CRE customers.
• RedTeamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAktion is a RedTeam partner selling cloud-based project management and construction financials software for commercial general contractors. Named 2020 RedTeam Partner of the Year.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sikich: National technology, accounting, and advisory firm with a large ERP/IT services practice serving construction, manufacturing, and distribution — directly comparable mid-market VAR/MSP model to Aktion.
• SWK Technologies: ERP VAR and managed services provider with deep Sage and Acumatica practices, serving similar mid-market verticals — closely aligned in product portfolio and customer profile to Aktion.
• Net at Work: ERP/CRM consulting and managed services firm that resells Acumatica and other mid-market platforms with both implementation and ongoing managed services revenue, mirroring Aktion's hybrid VAR/MSP model.
• NexTec Group: ERP and CRM consulting VAR serving mid-market manufacturing, distribution, and services — directly comparable in business model and customer segment to Aktion.
• Blytheco: Long-standing Sage ERP VAR providing implementation, customization, and managed services to mid-market organizations — directly comparable reseller and services business to Aktion.
• RKL eSolutions: ERP and managed IT services provider (affiliated with RKL LLP) focused on Acumatica, Sage, and Microsoft Dynamics for mid-market organizations — closely comparable VAR + managed services model to Aktion.

Broad incumbents

• Wipfli: Top-20 US accounting and advisory firm with a substantial ERP/technology services practice serving AEC, manufacturing, and distribution — comparable end customers but a much broader portfolio of services.
• BDO Digital: Technology services arm of BDO USA offering ERP implementation and managed services to mid-market companies — overlapping customer base and ERP implementations as Aktion, but as part of a much larger professional services firm.
• Cherry Bekaert: Mid-market accounting and advisory firm with a digital/ERP services practice serving similar construction, manufacturing, and distribution customers as Aktion.

Emerging players

• Plumbline Consulting: ERP consulting firm specializing in Acumatica and Sage for distribution, manufacturing, and services — partial overlap with Aktion's vertical focus and product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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