IOPEX Tech acquires Areya Tech
a Salesforce Summit Partner providing advisory, implementation, managed services, and AI-integrated Salesforce services.
This acquisition enhances the iOPEX suite of enterprise transformation offerings while creating avenues in new industry verticals, a company statement said on Thursday.
At the highest tier of the Salesforce Partner program and as an Agentforce partner, Areya leverages cutting-edge agentic AI-powered solutions to deliver exceptional value to its global clients spanning the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Real Estate, and Financial Services industries.
"Areya's deep expertise in Salesforce across multiple industries aligns perfectly with our goal of becoming the strategic partner to enterprises in AI-powered transformation and growth. This acquisition will further strengthen our market leadership owing to more comprehensive enterprise transformation offerings.", remarked Shiva Ramani, CEO of iOPEX Technologies.
"Joining forces with iOPEX Technologies is a natural and exciting progression for Areya. We share a passion for innovation and a steadfast commitment to helping our customers achieve their business goals. Together, we will offer a broader range of services and solutions, enabling our clients to unlock the full potential of their customer relationships.", Deepish Adwani, CEO and founder of Areya Technologies, said.
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