LONDON, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Colehouse Group a leading UK-based financial services & government change & transformation consultancy has acquired tech-enabled services consultancy Dragonfly. This acquisition creates a dynamic portfolio of services integrating AI technology capabilities with consulting expertise. The collaboration will deliver powerful, end-to-end solutions that address growing demands for digital transformation, optimal project delivery, and growth.

This partnership addresses client demand to move away from the larger, broad-service providers to niche, specialised transformation and change consultants using cutting-edge AI technology to drive greater efficiencies in project delivery.
The acquisition will enable Colehouse to fuse AI technology with top-tier consulting talent to compete with traditional offshore models enabling more effective client integration, delivery optimisation and scalability.
Colehouse has delivered some of the most complex technology programmes in the UK from upgrading the UK’s Critical National Payments Infrastructure to banking post-merger integrations. 
Phil Tootell, CEO of Colehouse Group said: “I’m excited by what we can now deliver for our clients. They will benefit from a powerful fusion of innovative technology and consulting expertise, enabling them to deliver more, faster, at better value.”
This move strengthens Colehouse’s proficiency, combining its in-depth experience and knowledge in transformation-and-change management with Dragonfly’s advanced AI-technological solutions, such as SaaS platform Neuro.
UK-focused Dragonfly is a highly trusted consulting firm with a track record of supporting the successful delivery of technology and testing across financial services, government, standards bodies, and healthcare. Dragonfly is the only firm in the UK authorised to provide AI-testing certification.
Stacey Howard, CEO of Dragonfly said: “Combining forces with Colehouse allows us to provide more holistic change and transformation, strengthening our value proposition for our clients. We look forward to joining the Colehouse team and continuing to grow together.”
Company information
Colehouse Group
The Colehouse Group is one of the fastest-growing mid-tier change-management consultancies, specialising in effectively delivering complex change initiatives across all sectors. Its strength lies in the ability to relate and apply its wealth of experience to any project.
Dragonfly
Dragonfly is a UK-based consultancy with a track record of supporting the successful delivery of technology and testing across many sectors. Dragonfly’s AI-driven platform Neuro provides complete visibility of an organisation’s engineering and quality performance.
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Exhibition showcases driving forces behind achieving global production of 100 million vehicles and thanks customers for their unwavering supportJourney begins with first model ‘Cortina Mark 2’ and the Pony, Hyundai Motor’s first independently developed modelThree iconic models ‒ SONATA, ELANTRA and Scoupe – highlight Hyundai’s drive to go ‘one step further’ in design, production and engineeringModern SUV and EV lineups reinforce Hyundai Motor’s transformation from traditional automaker to smart mobility solutions providerSEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Company is marking its historic achievement of producing 100 million vehicles worldwide with the grand opening of its ‘One step further’ exhibition at Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul. The exhibition showcases the driving forces behind the 100-million-unit production milestone and conveys Hyundai’s gratitude to those customers who have been part of the journey.

This exhibition is a continuation of the 100 million production celebration held at Hyundai Motor’s Ulsan Plant on September 30. At that event, the company delivered the 100 million and first vehicle, an IONIQ 5, to its new owner, representing the brand’s gratitude to its customers for their unwavering support.
“It takes thousands of parts and pieces to build a car, with combined efforts of millions of people involved in R&D, design and manufacturing over many years,” said Sungwon Jee, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer at Hyundai Motor Company. “We wanted to shed light on these behind-the-scenes efforts that went into producing 100 million vehicles and tell the story of Hyundai Motor’s transformation from a traditional automaker to a leading smart mobility solutions provider.”
Spanning five floors, the exhibition begins on the first floor by introducing the Cortina Mark 2, Hyundai Motor’s first production model; and the Pony, Hyundai Motor’s first independently developed model. The exhibition continues on the second floor where the history of major Hyundai Motor plants is showcased.
The third floor highlights key drivers in achieving the 100 million production milestone, focusing on three iconic models: the first-generation SONATA, the first-generation ELANTRA and Scoupe.
The fourth and fifth floors feature the brand’s modern SUV lineup – SANTA FE, KONA and INSTER; and electric vehicle (EV) lineup – IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 6, looking ahead to Hyundai Motor’s future as it moves forward from a traditional automaker to a smart mobility solutions provider.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CYRISMA, an all-in-one risk management platform, announced its Series A financing today. Led by Blueprint Equity, with participation from SaaS Venture and Golden Ventures, the funding will accelerate CYRISMA’s platform development, fuel customer success, and expand sales and marketing initiatives.

CYRISMA accelerates security programs for MSPs by providing a cost-effective, all-in-one solution to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities, track compliance requirements, and manage AI security risk.
“In partnering with Blueprint Equity, we are excited to leverage their expertise and resources to further enhance our platform and support our customers,” said Liam Downward, co-founder and CPO of CYRISMA. “This investment will allow us to continue delivering an affordable and comprehensive risk management solution, empowering MSPs to protect their clients effectively. Additionally, it enables us to enter into new markets, expanding our reach and increasing brand awareness.”
Blueprint Equity’s Sheldon Lewis, who will join CYRISMA’s Board of Directors, commented, “With the rise of security threats for SMBs, there’s been an increasing number of businesses outsourcing their cybersecurity to MSPs. This has accelerated demand in the market for strong, multi-tenant cybersecurity solutions for MSPs to best serve their clients.” He added, “We were drawn to the breadth of the CYRISMA platform and their strong customer satisfaction. Oliver Downward, CEO, Liam, and the team have an unparalleled insight into the MSP market, and we’re honored to partner with CYRISMA during their next phase of growth.”
About CYRISMA
CYRISMA is an all-in-one risk management platform for Managed Service Providers. With the rise in security threats and demand for cybersecurity services, CYRISMA provides MSPs with an effective, all-in-one solution to manage their cybersecurity initiatives for clients in a multi-tenant platform. To schedule a demo of CYRISMA, please visit https://www.cyrisma.com/.
About Blueprint Equity
Blueprint Equity provides expansion capital to high-growth, capital-efficient enterprise software and technology-enabled services businesses worldwide. Blueprint has $275 million of assets under management and is based in La Jolla, CA. For more information, please visit www.onblueprint.com.
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