Global technology services company Aspire Systems acquires Assurity to lead AI quality revolution in New Zealand and Australia

Wellington, New Zealand – Assurity Consulting, the leading independent software quality consultancy in New Zealand and Australia, today announced a transformative acquisition by Aspire Systems, a global technology services firm with over 4,500 employees.

The deal creates a powerhouse Quality Engineering practice of nearly 900 experts across the region and the globe. It marks a significant milestone for the local tech sector: a New Zealand-headquartered firm attracting major global investment to bring world-class Artificial Intelligence (AI) testing capabilities to clients across Australasia.

From “going alone” to global scale 

“The technology landscape is shifting tectonically. As AI accelerates software delivery, the old methods of quality assurance simply cannot keep up,” said Garth Hamilton, Managing Director of Assurity. “To continue to lead this disruption, we needed global scale and deep technical capability.”

“By joining forces with Aspire, we are doing more than just fortifying our business for the next decade. We are unlocking a direct pipeline of AI tools and global expertise for our clients in New Zealand and Australia. We are moving from a local leader to a global player.”

Why Aspire chose Assurity

Unlike many acquisitions where local identity is lost, Aspire Systems purchased Assurity specifically for its unique market position and strong culture.

“We looked globally for a partner that understood ‘Quality’ not just as testing, but as a culture,” said Gowri Shankar Subramanian, Chief Executive Officer of Aspire Systems. “Assurity’s reputation in the Government and enterprise sectors across New Zealand and Australia is unmatched. We aren’t here to change them; we are here to scale them. We see this region as a critical hub for our global growth.”

Key highlights:

• A validation of local talent: A 4,500-strong global firm chose Assurity’s expertise to expand its Quality Engineering leadership in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Business as usual, but better: Managing Director Garth Hamilton and the Senior Leadership Team remain at the helm. Operations in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Brisbane and Manila continue unchanged.
• AI firepower: Assurity gains immediate access to Aspire’s proprietary AI testing frameworks, essential for governing the wave of Generative AI entering businesses in the region.

The human side of the deal 

Reflecting on the decision to sell after 20 years of independence, Hamilton cited an African proverb that has guided the leadership team’s strategy:

“For 20 years, Assurity has gone alone, and we have gone fast,” Hamilton said. “Now, facing a future defined by AI and global connectivity, we are choosing to go far.”

You can read more on Garth’s decision in his latest article here.

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About Aspire Systems

Aspire Systems is a global technology services firm with over 4,500 employees worldwide, specialising in Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Digital Consulting. Visit www.aspiresys.com for more information.

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