Rapid Circle acquires vNEXT, a leading Azure cloud consultancy

We are excited to share some great news with you: Rapid Circle has acquired vNEXT, an Azure focused Data & AI and Digital & App Innovation Consultancy based in Melbourne, Australia. 

Together with vNEXT, we will be able to offer you and your organisation a broader and deeper range of Azure based services, a deeper pool of talent to draw on, and build a stronger partnership with Microsoft. All required to help you achieve what’s next as the demand for application modernisation, analytics, and AI continues to grow. 

Who is vNEXT? 

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vNEXT is an Australian leader in delivering Azure based solutions, with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction. Since their founding in 2019, vNEXT has a proven track record of delivering results with Azure, including high profile projects to many of Australia’s most well-known brands such as Ausgrid, South East Water, and many others. 

Their team are recognised experts in their field, with multiple Microsoft MVPs, and co-authors of several books covering topics such as Azure, Data & Analytics, and AI.  

As a result of their focused effort to help solve their clients’ business problems with Azure, vNEXT have been recognised twice in the CRN Fast 50 – fastest growing technology companies in Australia – finishing in 5th place in the 2023 awards.  

vNEXT is a trusted partner of Microsoft, with Solution Designations in Data & AI, and Digital & App Innovation, and Advanced Specialisation in ‘Modernisation of Web Applications’. They are regularly Microsoft’s top recommendation in Australia for clients who are seeking to unlock value with Azure. 

What does this mean for you and your organisation? 

By joining forces with vNEXT, we are deepening our portfolio of services and solutions across the Rapid Circle Compass – specifically our Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation, and Cloud Infrastructure Solution Areas. Whether you are looking to modernise your applications, leverage data and analytics, or optimise your datacentre infrastructure, we have the expertise, experience, and resources to help you navigate the challenges you face, achieve your goals. 

We are also deepening our relationship with Microsoft, giving us access to more programs, funding, and opportunities for our clients across the Azure Cloud. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, and a member of the Azure Migrate and Modernise (AMMP) and Azure Innovate programs, Rapid Circle and vNEXT can help you accelerate your journey with Azure  

Most importantly, we are staying true to our values, as we share a common foundation of helping our clients achieve what’s next, by creating impact with the Microsoft Cloud.

“We are thrilled to welcome vNEXT to Rapid Circle. vNEXT is a leader in delivering Azure based solutions, with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction. Together with vNEXT, we will be able to offer our clients a broader range of Azure based services, a deeper pool of talent to draw on, and build an even stronger partnership with Microsoft. All required to help our clients achieve what’s next as the demand for application modernisation, analytics, and AI continues to grow”

Harold Punter, Chief Executive Officer, Rapid Circle

“We are very excited to join forces with Rapid Circle, a company that shares our passion for Microsoft technology, our commitment to client success, and our values of making a positive impact. We believe that by combining our strengths, we will be able to deliver more value, more innovation, and more opportunities to our clients, our employees, and our partners. We look forward to working together and continuing our journey with Rapid Circle”

Has Altaiar, Co-founder and Director, vNEXT

“We are proud of what we have achieved with vNEXT in the past four years, and we are grateful for the trust and support of our clients, our employees, and our partners. Joining forces with Rapid Circle is a natural next step for us, as we share a common vision of helping organisations transform with the Microsoft Cloud. We are excited to bring our expertise and experience in Azure to Rapid Circle, and to learn from their best practices and capabilities in Modern Work, Security, and Power Platform. Together, we will be able to offer our clients a more comprehensive and holistic approach to their cloud journey”

Chris Melinn, Co-founder and Director, vNEXT

“At Microsoft we believe our partners play a critical role in helping us achieve our vision to empower every person and organisation on the planet to achieve more, especially with Microsoft’s recently announced AUD$5bn investment in expanding hyperscale cloud computing and AI infrastructure in Australia over the next two years, and the upcoming launch of the Microsoft Datacentre Region in New Zealand in 2024

And therefore, the addition of vNEXT’s Azure-focused expertise to Rapid Circle’s already strong track record helping their clients unlock value from their investment in the Microsoft Cloud will deliver great outcomes for both clients and Microsoft. I am excited to see the innovation solutions that will be developed as a result of this acquisition to deliver each greater value into the future”

Vanessa Sorenson, Chief Partner Officer, Microsoft Australia and New Zealand

What’s next? 

We are excited to welcome the vNEXT team to Rapid Circle, and we look forward to working together. We are confident that this acquisition will bring more value, more innovation, and more opportunities to our clients, our Cloud Pioneers, and our partners like Microsoft. 

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us. We would love to hear from you and share more details about how vNEXT and Rapid Circle together can help you achieve what’s next with the Microsoft Cloud. 

Want to go deeper? Talk to one of the Rapid Circle team

Wilco Turnhout

Co-Founder (NL/EU)

Daniel McPherson

Chief Technology Officer

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