Skip to main content

Firm Management

Baker Tilly Acquires RPA Services Provider Alirrium

The deal strengthens the top 10 firm's capabilities in robotic process automation, AI, and machine learning.

Top 10 accounting firm Baker Tilly is expanding its advanced technology capabilities by acquiring Alirrium, a company that specializes in robotic process automation (RPA) advisory and implementation services, effective Nov. 1.

Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.

Baker Tilly said the move strengthens its capabilities in RPA, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to better support businesses in modernizing and improving their operations.

Since 2022, Chicago-based Baker Tilly and Reston, VA-based Alirrium have collaborated on RPA implementations through a strategic alliance. This acquisition allows Baker Tilly to leverage Alirrium’s strengths to deliver even more advanced solutions tailored to the evolving needs of its clients, the accounting firm said.

Ann Blakely

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

Alirrium is a veteran-owned small business specializing in helping commercial and federal clients integrate intelligent RPA into their organizations. As a UiPath Gold Partner, Alirrium provides customized automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve data accuracy, and streamline business processes.

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