Aspera Solutions

What Aspera Solutions does

Aspera Solutions is an Irish-headquartered Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation partner founded in Dublin in 1987. The company specialises in deploying Epicor's manufacturing and distribution ERP suite — including Epicor Kinetic (cloud ERP), Epicor ERP, Epicor Prophet 21 (for distributors), Epicor Advanced MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and Aptean Ross ERP — for mid-tier and enterprise customers primarily across the UK and Ireland. With 100+ implementations delivered across 14 countries and 4 continents, Aspera positions itself as the largest Epicor partner in the UK & Ireland region and has won Epicor's International Partner of the Year in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

The business operates an enterprise field-sales motion targeting Managing Directors, CFOs, and IT leaders at manufacturing and distribution companies, supported by a channel partnership with Epicor and government-backed marketing through Enterprise Ireland. Revenue is generated primarily through professional services — strategy and requirements analysis, implementation and upgrades, integration, and post-go-live support — typically delivered under multi-year contracts on a quote-based pricing model. The revenue mix is anchored in professional services, with managed services support recurring work and a growing subscription layer. In September 2024, the company expanded its portfolio with the launch of Analytics as a Service (AaaS), a subscription-based cloud analytics offering, and Business Re-engineering/Change Management consulting.

Headcount stood at 35 employees as of February 2025 (up from 33 in September 2024), with planned expansion of 25 new roles. The company operates from a refurbished Dublin headquarters and a regional office in Solihull, UK. Management transitioned in October 2022, when founder Lonan Byrne moved to Executive Chairman and Fergus Doyle was appointed CEO. Aspera has executed three UK acquisitions (including RAD Software in March 2020) that supported more than 50% revenue growth in the UK market. Leadership has publicly committed to tripling company size and growing the international customer base by more than 50% through a combination of organic growth and further acquisitions.

Name

Aspera Solutions

Legal name

Aspera Solutions Ltd.

Website

https://asperasolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aspera Solutions, founded in 1987 in Dublin, implements and supports Epicor ERP platforms (Kinetic, Prophet 21, Advanced MES) plus Aptean Ross ERP for mid-tier and enterprise manufacturing and distribution companies across the UK, Ireland, and 14 countries globally, generating revenue through professional services and managed support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Implementation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• Manufacturing software solutions
• Distribution ERP systems
• Cloud ERP solutions
• Business intelligence analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Implementation Services: Full-cycle ERP implementation services including strategy & requirement analysis, implementation & upgrades, integration, and post go-live support for Epicor Kinetic, Epicor ERP, Epicor Prophet 21, and Aptean Ross ERP platforms.
2. ERP Support & Maintenance: Ongoing support services for implemented ERP systems, including technical assistance, training, and system optimisation.
3. Analytics as a Service (AaaS): New service launched September 2024 offering business intelligence and analytics solutions for manufacturing and distribution customers.
4. Business Re-engineering / Change Management: New consulting service launched September 2024 focused on business transformation and organisational change management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aspera Solutions is an Irish Epicor partner that delivers Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), business optimisation, and intelligence software solutions for manufacturing and distribution companies. The company implements and supports Epicor Kinetic (cloud ERP), Epicor Prophet 21 (for distributors), Epicor ERP, and Aptean Ross ERP, complemented by Analytics as a Service (AaaS), Business Re-engineering/Change Management, and ongoing support services across the UK and Ireland.

Product overview

Aspera Solutions delivers Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Business Optimisation & Intelligence software solutions for manufacturing and distribution companies. The portfolio consists of Epicor platforms (Kinetic for cloud ERP, Prophet 21 for distribution, and Advanced MES for shop floor connectivity) as a primary reseller and implementation partner, supplemented by Aptean Ross ERP. In September 2024, Aspera expanded into Analytics as a Service (AaaS) and Business Re-engineering/Change Management services. The company implements 'out of the box' and customized enterprise solutions, with over 100 successful ERP implementations across 14 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Epicor Kinetic Cloud-based ERP solution built for manufacturers, providing real-time visibility, cost control, compliance tools, and scalability for businesses with turnover over £/€10 million. Implemented and supported by Aspera Solutions as part of the Epicor Industry ERP Cloud portfolio.
• Epicor Prophet 21 Cloud-based industry productivity solution for distributors providing supply chain optimization, inventory management, and front counter functionality. Designed for complex distribution operations.
• Epicor ERP Enterprise Resource Planning solution for manufacturing and distribution companies implemented and supported by Aspera Solutions, providing real-time data, business optimisation, and operational visibility.
• Aptean Ross ERP Enterprise Resource Planning solution for manufacturing and distribution companies, implemented and supported by Aspera Solutions alongside Epicor offerings.
• Analytics as a Service (AaaS) Cloud-based analytics service launched in September 2024, providing business intelligence and data analysis capabilities, including OLAP cubes and Power BI integration, for manufacturing and distribution customers.
• Business Re-engineering/Change Management Organisational transformation service launched September 2024 to help manufacturing and distribution companies adapt processes and manage change during ERP implementations and digital transformation initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in lead time
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Epicor (Gartner Recognition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2020Epicor was named a 'Visionary' in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises. As an Epicor Cloud partner in EMEA, Aspera is positioned to guide customers through private, public, and hybrid cloud journeys. Epicor's Gartner recognition supports Aspera's go-to-market positioning.
• Epicor SoftwareflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2001As an Epicor Partner since 2001, Aspera is the largest Epicor partner across UK and Ireland. Implements Epicor Kinetic (cloud ERP), Epicor ERP, Epicor Prophet 21 (for distributors), and Aptean Ross ERP. Epicor is a global leader in industry-specific enterprise software with 20,000+ customers in 150 countries. Epicor recognised Aspera as International Partner of the Year in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• ANS Group: UK-based digital transformation and ERP services provider covering Microsoft Dynamics and Sage implementations for manufacturing and distribution. Regional mid-tier SI competing in similar buyer deals.
• Sigma (formerly Sigma Solutions): Nordic-headquartered IT and ERP services group with UK operations delivering Infor, Microsoft and Epicor-adjacent implementations to manufacturers and distributors. Comparable SI profile across multiple ERP stacks.
• Total Enterprise Solutions (TES): Irish-headquartered ERP and business applications partner serving mid-market manufacturers and distributors across Ireland. Regional peer competing for the same Dublin-based buyer base.

Direct peers

• Tisski: UK Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner focused on manufacturing, distribution and professional services. Comparable mid-market SI targeting overlapping ERP buyer personas in UK and Ireland.
• eBECS (an Hitachi Solution): UK and Ireland Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP partner focused on manufacturing, distribution and professional services. Comparable mid-market SI with overlapping Epicor/competitor customer base.
• K3 Business Technologies: UK & Ireland ERP and Microsoft Dynamics partner serving mid-market manufacturers and distributors with implementation and managed services. Comparable mid-tier SI business model targeting similar verticals.
• Datel Solutions: UK-based Epicor partner specializing in Epicor ERP (Kinetic) implementation and support for manufacturers and distributors. Most directly comparable peer given shared Epicor focus, customer profile and geography.
• JourneyOne (formerly Forza ERP Solutions): UK-focused Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner serving mid-market manufacturers and field service organizations. Comparable mid-tier SI targeting overlapping ERP buyer personas.

Broad incumbents

• Sopra Steria: Large European IT services group with significant UK/Ireland footprint delivering SAP, Oracle and Microsoft ERP implementations. Broader incumbent that competes for larger manufacturer/distributor ERP programmes.
• Columbus Global: International ERP services provider with a strong UK/Ireland presence delivering Microsoft Dynamics, Infor and SAP implementations for manufacturing and distribution. Larger-scale SI competing for similar mid-market ERP engagements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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