Access Group Strengths, Domain Expertise, and Key Differentiators
The Access Group is a leading provider of business management software serving small and mid-sized organizations in the UK, Ireland, and the Asia Pacific region. With a focus on both commercial and not-for-profit sectors, Access supports over 75,000 customers, empowering them to enhance productivity and efficiency. Through innovative cloud solutions like Access Workspace, the company revolutionizes the use of business software, granting employees the flexibility to prioritize tasks that matter most to them.
Access Group Recent Developments
In 2024, The Access Group launched Access Evo, a unified AI-powered platform developed in collaboration with Microsoft and integrated with OpenAI technologies. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses, the platform streamlines operations, automates routine tasks, and enhances data-driven decision-making. It has already been implemented in HR solutions, with plans to expand across multiple industries. Additionally, in 2024, the company upgraded its financial software products, including UBS Evo and Access Practice Management, introducing enhanced e-invoicing capabilities and improved integration with POS systems. A new version of Access Evo tailored for accounting firms was also introduced, featuring a robust three-layer security architecture to ensure secure and trustworthy use of AI functionalities in data processing.
In the area of digital learning, Access Learning launched a new version of its Learning Management System (LMS) in 2024, featuring AI capabilities designed to personalize learning and enhance user engagement. The platform aims to support businesses in talent development and retention through innovative training solutions.
Access Group Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Activities
In February 2025, The Access Group acquired GeoOp and GeoNext, task management platforms designed for workers in the trade and service industries. These platforms help businesses improve task planning and management, team coordination, and client communication. With over 10,000 users across Australia, New Zealand, the US, and the UK, this acquisition strengthens The Access Group’s ERP software offerings, particularly in sectors such as construction, supply chain, and facilities management.
In June 2024, the company acquired SHR Group, a specialist in technology for hotels and casinos with a global presence. This acquisition strengthens Access Hospitality’s position in the North American market and enhances their portfolio of AI-powered hotel management solutions. SHR Group offers a Central Reservation System (CRS), Internet Booking Engine (IBE), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Revenue Management System (RMS), and digital marketing tools. This move complements the previous acquisition of Guestline in 2023 and expands the number of hotel clients to over 5,000 worldwide.
Access Group Customers in ARTW Customer Database
Leveraging a rigorous data-centric research methodology, APPS RUN THE WORLD asks the simple question: Who’s buying Access Group applications and why? And we provide the answers – supported by decades of research – to our clients around the world. Our Customer database has over 100 data fields that detail company usage of Access Group and other enterprise apps by function, customer size, industry, location, implementation status, partner involvement, Line of Business Key Stakeholders and IT decision makers contact details. List of Verified Access Screening, Access Compliance, Access CRM, Access Digital Learning, Access ERP, Access EPOS, Access Event, Access Expense, Access PeopleHR, Access PeopleXD, Access In-House Recruiting customers.
Access Group Overview
The Armstrong Building 10 Oakwood Drive
Loughborough, x, LE11 3QF, United Kingdom
44 84 5345-3300
https://www.theaccessgroup.com/
Ownership: - x
Number of Employees: 8500
Functional Markets: Analytics and BI, Collaboration, Content Management, CRM, eCommerce, EPM, ERP Financial, ERP Services and Operations, HCM, ITSM, PPM, Procurement, SCM, TRM,
Key Verticals: Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Banking and Financial Services, Communication, Construction and Real Estate, CPG, Distribution, Education, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Leisure and Hospitality, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media, Non Profit, Oil Gas Chemicals, Professional Services, Retail, Transportation, Utility,
Access Group Key Enterprise and Cloud Applications
Access Screening, Access Compliance, Access CRM, Access Digital Learning, Access ERP, Access EPOS, Access Event, Access Expense, Access PeopleHR, Access PeopleXD, Access In-House Recruiting
Access Group Revenues, $M:
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* Enterprise Applications Revenues = License + Support & Maintenance + SaaS
** All revenue figures are estimates based on public records, Cloud and Non-Cloud business models in Apps Run The World's vendor database, and annual survey results including vendor feedback.
Access Group Revenue Breakdown By Type, $M:
Access Group Enterprise Applications Revenues By Functional Markets, $M:
Access Group Enterprise Applications Revenues By Verticals, $M:
Access Group Revenues By Region, $M
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Access Group Direct vs Indirect sales
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Access Group Customers - Breakdown by Geo, Size, Vertical and Product
List of Verified Access Group Customers
No. of Access Group Customers: 100000
No. of Access Group Enterprise Applications Customers: 100000
No. of Access Group Cloud Customers: x
No. of Access Group Cloud Subscribers: x
The total number of organisations using Access Workspace, its global SaaS solution, grew 85% year-over-year to more than 23,000 during FY22. Access added approximately 20,000 new customers bringing the current total to more than 75,000 customers across the company.
Access Group Market Opportunities, M&A and Geo Expansions
The company received significant backing from its major shareholders, Hg and TA Associates, with a valuation of £9.2 billion. This investment supports The Access Group's growth strategy, including the development of the SaaS platform Access Workspace, which enables users to access products and data in one place with a unified user experience.
The company opened a Global Operations Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, committing to create over 1,000 new jobs. This move aims to further expand and strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Access Group announced the launch of more than 50 new products based on the Access Evo platform, targeting various industries such as healthcare, finance, legal services, hospitality, and education. This highlights the company’s commitment to innovation and adapting to the needs of its customers.
Access Group Risks and Challenges
While acquisitions do pose risks, they can also bring opportunities for growth and diversification. Access Group must carefully manage integration challenges, financial strain, strategic alignment, market dynamics, and talent retention to ensure successful outcomes.
Access Group Ecosystem, Partners, Resellers and SI
The Access Group have many successful and long standing partnerships.
Research Methodology
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