New York, NY (Apr. 3, 2025) \u2013 Deloitte Canada is pleased to announce it is acquiring leading AI and data integration firm Groundswell Group Inc. to increase its ability to serve clients from Western Canada across major growth areas of artificial intelligence and cloud transformation. Deloitte\u2019s second acquisition of 2021, Groundswell will enhance the firm\u2019s critical digital transformation capabilities\u2014including machine learning, intelligent automation and cloud data engineering\u2014which have accelerated due to COVID-19.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a very exciting time for AI and cloud transformation, and pairing up with Groundswell is yet another way of showing our commitment to helping Canada transform as a country by serving this fast-growing space and our mid-market and large clients,\u201d said Anthony Viel, CEO, Deloitte Canada. \u201cNot only does this move secure Deloitte\u2019s position as the number one artificial intelligence consultancy in Canada, but it\u2019s an especially big win for how we serve our Western Canada and national clients with end-to-end services to help them transform at scale and thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Founded in Calgary in 2001, Groundswell is the largest AI and data management firm in Western Canada. Groundswell brings to the table its strong end-to-end capabilities across AI, cloud data transformation, intelligent automation, business intelligence, data visualization, big data, and predictive analytics.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s no secret that today\u2019s business leaders are increasingly looking to capitalize on the value of data, and Groundswell is a big step forward in how we deliver insightful analytics to our clients,\u201d said S\u00e9bastien Blais, managing partner, Consulting at Deloitte Canada. \u201cThrough Groundswell\u2019s end-to-end capabilities, strong relationships, and rock-solid reputation, we further bolster our ability to help guide our large and mid-market clients along every step of their AI powered digital transformation journeys.\u201d<\/p>\n
Recognized as a leader in AI and data in the Western market, Groundswell\u2019s team of 133 employees will join Deloitte\u2019s Consulting practice in Canada, as part of Omnia AI. Also joining the firm as new partners, are former president at Groundswell, Darren Sartison, former chief operations officer, Morgan Arndt, and former vice president, BC operations, Adrian Hull.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a bright and exciting next chapter for our team. Joining forces with Deloitte feels a little like we\u2019re finally putting the puzzle pieces together,\u201d said Darren Sartison, previously president at Groundswell, joining Deloitte as a partner. \u201cOur customers\u2019 opportunities grow as the intersection of business and technology continues to merge. By combining Groundswell\u2019s technical depth and capabilities with Deloitte\u2019s comprehensive AI and Data offerings, from strategy to implementation to operations, we\u2019re truly stronger together.\u201d<\/p>\n
Retaining its strong partnerships with industry leading vendors, Groundswell will continue to serve the needs of key Western clients, and nationally with employees joining Deloitte in Calgary, Vancouver, and Edmonton.<\/p>\n
Deloitte Canada\u2019s Corporate Development Office (CDO) actively pursues and responds to merger, acquisition, and alliance opportunities that bolster our capabilities to serve clients. On February 26, 2021, Deloitte Canada also acquired digital consulting firm, The Working Group Inc., to aid its mid-market and large clients in digital and cloud transformation, and further enhance Deloitte\u2019s global digital strategy. Each acquisition demonstrates the firm\u2019s commitment to serving private, medium and large Canadian clients and helping them respond to complex business issues and\/or evolving service needs and opportunities.<\/p>\n
<\/b>Deloitte provides audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. Deloitte serves four out of five Fortune Global 500\u00ae companies through a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories bringing world-class capabilities, insights, and service to address clients\u2019 most complex business challenges. Deloitte LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, is the Canadian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity<\/p>\n
Our global Purpose is making an impact that matters. At Deloitte Canada, that translates into building a better future by accelerating and expanding access to knowledge. We believe we can achieve this Purpose by living our shared values to lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. Learn more at www.deloitte.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n SOURCE: Deloitte<\/i><\/p>\n Tags: Acquisition<\/a>, Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/a>, Cloud<\/a>, Deloitte<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Acquisition of Groundswell Group Inc. to enhance Deloitte\u2019s AI and cloud transformation capabilities in Western Canada and nationally New York, NY (Apr. 3, 2025) \u2013 Deloitte Canada is pleased to announce it is acquiring...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[1],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23390"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23390"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23390\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23390"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23390"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23390"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}