Advisory, tax and assurance firm Baker Tilly has acquired Alirrium, a provider of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) advisory and implementation services.

The deal is effective from 1 November 2024.

With the acquisition, Baker Tilly intends to the strengthen its expertise in RPA, AI and machine learning, helping businesses modernise their operations and strengthen their competitive edge.

Alirrium caters to a varied clientele encompassing government and commercial sectors.

The company, as a UiPath Gold Partner, tailors automation solutions that elevate operational efficiency, enhance data precision and simplify business processes.

Alirrium CEO David Hickey said: “We are thrilled to join Baker Tilly and expand our RPA expertise to a broader audience. Together, we will empower clients across all sectors to harness automation, transforming their operations and maintaining a competitive edge in today’s dynamic landscape.”

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This acquisition enables Baker Tilly to capitalise on Alirrium’s expertise, offering enhanced solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of its clients.

Baker Tilly digital solutions managing principal Ann Blakely said: “Our combined strengths significantly enhance our digital capabilities, allowing us to equip clients with innovative tools that boost efficiency and facilitate smarter decision-making.

“With Alirrium’s RPA expertise and Baker Tilly’s comprehensive advisory services, we are well-positioned to offer robust automation solutions to a wide range of organizations.”

The partnership between Baker Tilly and Alirrium dates back to 2022, marked by successful RPA implementations through a strategic alliance.

In March 2024, Baker Tilly US launched an end-to-end compliance solution to help clean energy projects earn enhanced credits under the Inflation Reduction Act by meeting Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship requirements.