Total Specific Solutions UK & Ireland

Total Specific Solutions (“TSS”) has acquired Lighting Reality, its first lighting-specific productivity software company for the designer and manufacturing market. It is the ninth company to join TSS in the UK & Ireland region. Lighting Reality's core product, LR PRO, is a user-friendly and intuitive software application that allows lighting designers to quickly create street and outdoor area lighting plans complying with industry standards (in Europe, North America and Oceania) in real time. LR Studio, the next generation, online version of LR PRO is being rolled out in 2025, and LR Spektd is an architectural lighting specification platform. Both are created to provide productivity gains for designers and manufacturers. Jasper Bollen, General Manager at TSS: "It is exciting to have Lighting Reality join us, bringing a brand-new area of expertise to TSS. They designed a solution portfolio of lighting-specific productivity software with a specific target audience in mind. As they focus on this specific segment, they serve clients outside the UK in Europe, North America, and Oceania. …” Tony Cook, Managing Director at Lighting Reality: "We are proud of what we have achieved with our relatively small team over the years. To take the next step and continue our successful journey, we needed the backing of a bigger company. We are now part of a software group that believes in knowledge sharing and have around 8000 colleagues. This gives a new burst of inspiration, …” Read the entire press release and full quotes here: https://lnkd.in/eRB3TCZp #lightingsoftware #mergersandacquisitions #perpetualowner Darren Mowat Lauren Coutts Total Specific Solutions UK & Ireland

Total Specific Solutions are excited to announce their entry to a new industry, following the acquisition of Lighting Reality – a transaction led by our Scottish office. ??Lighting Reality are based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire and supply their lighting-specific productivity software to an international customer base.?? ? Although the business serves a market which is new for Total Specific Solutions, the core values of our operating model have been recognised by the owners of Lighting Reality who are looking to enhance their growth trajectory as part our established global network. ? We look forward to working with the team and supporting them through our culture of best practice sharing, which continues to benefit brands across our large software portfolio. ? If you would like more information about how joining Total Specific Solutions can support your plans for market growth, please get in touch via DM. The full press release relating to the acquisition of Lighting Reality can be read below:?

Dolist, the French email marketing software and consultancy specialist, has joined Groupe TSS in France. It is the first martech company in France that also provides data and messaging solutions and is the 20th software company to join Groupe TSS in the French-speaking region. Dolist supports communication and marketing professionals with their email and SMS automation platform. The solution includes an engine ensuring message deliverability, scenarios, message and landing page designers, data management, and monitoring tools providing optimized ROIs for their customers’ marketing campaigns. Dolist also provides consultancy services, ensuring that clients get the best campaign results while taking care of their carbon footprint and digital accessibility. The Dolist solutions are used in various verticals, including public and insurance, but can be applied within most companies. Dorinda van Oosten, General Manager at TSS: "I am excited that Dolist has joined our French group. It is an all-around martech solution provider that offers software and the necessary knowledge for clients to create successful marketing campaigns. They place the customer at center stage, which fits our TSS approach. I believe this is how you build loyal and lasting relationships with your clients, which makes for a great company. …” Jean-Paul Lieux, former CEO and co-founder of Dolist: "We are an energetic team of colleagues who provide martech solutions and consultancy services to our clients with great passion. We want to continue our successful journey. TSS is a perpetual owner, and being part of Groupe TSS will give us the foundation and stability to continue our course. …” Jean Paul Meilhanne, Managing Director: “Founder and CEO Jean-Paul Lieux has co-created a successful company that is ready to embark on a new journey as part of TSS. We will benefit from learning how companies in the same verticals approach the market, talking to TSS communication solution providers in other countries, and exchanging best practices. …” Read the press release and complete quotes here: https://lnkd.in/exQpFutq #martech #mergersandacquisitions #perpetualowner Loic Gonnet Philippe Kim

Total Specific Solutions ("TSS") has acquired Dot.Cy, a software company active primarily in the hospitality and leisure industry and which is also engaged with key enterprise clients. Dot.Cy is TSS’s first software company in Cyprus, with offices in Greece and the United Arab Emirates as well. Its flagship solutions are dot.Hospitality, an all-inclusive, AI-powered hospitality solution designed to digitally transform operations in luxury hotels, enhancing services, productivity, and guest satisfaction, and dot.Ticketing, an innovative, comprehensive solution for cultural, leisure, and entertainment organizations. Michiel Walsteijn, General Manager at TSS: "We are pleased to welcome Dot.Cy to TSS. Expanding our foothold to new countries such as Cyprus, Greece, and the UAE is exciting. Both of Dot.Cy’s VMS solutions nurture engaging client relationships, which align perfectly with our approach and focus on customer satisfaction. ...” Nicos Papaioannou, Managing Director of Dot.cy: "Over the years, we have grown from a Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation company to delivering industry-specific software solutions for the hospitality and leisure verticals. For Dot.Cy to continue its growth, we set out to find a new owner. TSS is the perfect match as it is a perpetual owner – it acquires and holds forever – which we found very appealing. …” Read the press release and complete quotes here:?https://lnkd.in/g7DpzQM3 #mergersandacquistions #hospitalitysoftware #ticketingsoftware #VMS #perpetualowner Dot.Cy Nicos P. Dennis Paijmans

*WE ARE HIRING* Role: Financial Controller (Hybrid) Location: Dublin, Ireland Total Specific Solutions (TSS) are seeking a Financial Controller to join our dynamic team in Dublin. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager you will support several Business Units and be responsible for financial reporting. Operating independently, you will take on increasing responsibility within the accounting team. Acting as a sparring partner to the Directors and Management, you will play a central role in the planning and control cycle, periodic financial reporting, internal cost allocations, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements. If you are a finance professional with a passion for leadership, strategic thinking, and driving growth, we want to hear from you. This position is open to candidates with the legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland. Visa sponsorship is not available. We are not accepting assistance from recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs from recruiters will be considered a gift and incur no fee. Key Responsibilities: - Manage the complete financial administration (e.g., accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger). - Complete month-end and quarter-end tasks within tight deadlines, including balance sheet reconciliations. - Liaise with third-party providers for audit and taxation, ensuring compliance with annual requirements. - Prepare periodic financial reports, annual accounts, including analyses, to provide Directors and Management with actionable insights. - Optimise business and administrative processes, proposing improvements. - Present management information and analyse trends to drive organisational action. - Support the setup of financial processes for new acquisitions. - Act as a subject matter expert while being open to learning new skills. Requirements: - Honours degree or equivalent level of work experience (e.g., Accountancy, Business Economics, Finance). - ACCA/ACA/CIMA preferred but not essential if relevant experience has been acquired. - 3-5 years of relevant work experience. - Experience with Sage, Xero and/or OneStream advantageous. - Experience in IFRS and Local GAAP. - Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. - Demonstratable knowledge of financial and administrative processes. - Strong decision-making abilities, with the confidence to take ownership and drive results. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence. - Proactive, flexible approach with a high degree of learning agility. - Hands-on mentality, balancing strategic thinking with execution. Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and benefits including pension and life assurance. Ready to Make an Impact? TSS is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. All applicants will undergo pre-employment checks. To apply, please email your CV to [email protected]

Total Specific Solutions ("TSS") strengthened and extended its portfolio in healthcare with the acquisition of iSOFT Nederland B.V. ("iSOFT") and ExpertDoc B.V. from Dedalus, a leading provider of healthcare and diagnostic software in Europe. iSOFT’s solution, MicroHIS, is a complete and highly efficient GP Information System and specializes in interoperability standards and the exchange of information between healthcare providers, especially?hospitals and primary care providers. ExpertDoc’s software solution provides medical decision support for professionals in care institutions by combining patient data with medical knowledge from guidelines and protocols. Dorinda van Oosten, General Manager at TSS: "We are excited that iSOFT and ExpertDoc have chosen TSS as their perpetual home. Since we buy once and hold forever, we provide a solid foundation for the future of both companies, their employees, and their customers. …” Youssef Benzaim, Managing Director of iSOFT and ExpertDoc: “In this dynamic and increasingly competitive market, I am confident that TSS's forward-thinking approach will propel us towards an even brighter future, benefiting both iSOFT and ExpertDoc and—most importantly—our clients. I am genuinely excited to partner closely with Dorinda van Oosten and her team, …” Click here to read the press release and the full quotes: https://lnkd.in/epFzBASn #healthcare #perpetualowner #mergersandacquisitions Sander De Jong, Dennis Paijmans, Richard Arnoldussen, iSOFT NL, ExpertDoc

Total Specific Solutions (“TSS”) has acquired the fashion and lifestyle benchmarking, consulting, and software company hachmeister+partner (“h+p”). Next to being a household name for consultancy services, the company provides value-adding data and AI-supported solutions for fashion retailers and wholesalers. This is the 16th company to join TSS DACH. Jasper Bollen, General Manager at TSS: "Having h+p join TSS DACH is very exciting. Next to being a well-known company in the DACH market, h+p is also an excellent fit with our existing companies that serve the fashion retail and wholesale space. ..." Frank Ganzasch, Managing Director at h+p: “We are proud of what we have achieved over the years. We believe in innovation and using new technologies to help our clients.?And we believe in data by creating more value from our available data that clients can access to benchmark their products and activities.?..." Tobias Humpert, Managing Director at h+p: “TSS has a customer-focused approach. Having smaller, nimble units within companies lets you stay close to and focused on your target audience.?..." Click here to read the entire quotes and full press release: https://lnkd.in/evYwpY-m Guido Hardy Kristof Wendy Dennis Coort #fashionsoftware #data #benchmarking #mergersandacquisitions

The Dutch software company Acto Informatisering joins Total Specific Solutions ? Total Specific Solutions ("TSS") has acquired Acto Informatisering ("Acto"), the Dutch software company that provides solutions for technical companies active in the installation industry. Acto provides technical service providers and installation companies with dedicated solutions that fully respond to the vertical’s needs (ActoBusiness ERP, ActoBusiness Calculation, and ActoBusiness Service.) Joost Van Haarlem, General Manager at TSS: "We are delighted that Acto is joining TSS. It is a renowned company in the technical and installation branch, and it has built a solid reputation in the market. …” Willem Verhoef, Director at Acto: "Over the past decades, we have built Acto into a leading provider of business software in the technical and installation sector in the Netherlands. We are very proud of that. But we are ambitious and want to continue our growth and development. …” William Zegers, Director at Acto: "At TSS, knowledge sharing is paramount, and by joining TSS, we gain access to all its knowledge and best practices. This knowledge sharing is of course also interesting for the personal growth of our staff. …” Read the entire quotes and press release here: https://lnkd.in/eSESbtwJ Peter Bos Christos Fotiadis #VMS #VerticalMarketSoftware #MergersandAcquisitions

The Spanish contact center software companies ICR Evolution and trueIT systems have joined Total Specific Solutions Spain. ICR Evolution develops contact center software and trueIT provides the cloud technology for Evolution, the brand’s software product, plus it implements, customizes, and provides support to final clients. The two companies will merge to form one leading dedicated contact center software solution provider within TSS Spain, operating in the market under the name ICR Evolution. The companies focus on contact centers, helping them handle customer support and telemarketing, among other types of services. They have a strong position in the public, financial services and insurance, retail/e-commerce verticals. The software and support services are also aimed at BPO companies operating in the contact center ecosystem. ? Jurriaan Piek, General Manager at TSS: “I am excited that ICR Evolution and trueIT have joined TSS in Spain. Within TSS, they will operate as one new company, ICR Evolution,?the one-stop shop for the Spanish contact center industry. …” Gabriel Navarro, Managing Director and founder of ICR Evolution: “The success of our companies is based on our close partnership. By joining forces and becoming one commercial entity, we can further improve our services to our clients. …” Alvaro Valeros, founder of trueIT and Product Director of ICR Evolution: “It will be an exciting new step, becoming part of such a large software group. Our customers will have just one point of contact, which will be much easier and increase our customer intimacy. …” Read the complete quotes and full press release here: https://lnkd.in/ekgXTffv Gabi Navarro álvaro Valeros Vargas #contactcenters #MandA #MergersandAcquisitions #perpetualowner Pablo Pastor Carrascosa

Total Specific Solutions (“TSS”) has acquired the software division AX Innovation Limited (“AXI”) from Accident Exchange Limited, the accident assistance and aftercare services company. This is the 8th company joining TSS in the United Kingdom/Ireland region. ? AX Innovation Limited offers software solutions for fleet management, telematics, and vehicle tracking. The software ensures efficient real-time fleet management and vehicle protection within the franchised vehicle dealership and vehicle hire sectors in the UK and Ireland markets. Jurriaan Piek, General Manager at Total Specific Solutions: “We are pleased that AXI has joined our TSS ecosystem. They have a leading position in the UK and Irish markets, specifically in the franchised vehicle dealership and vehicle hire sectors. As a dedicated software group, we can give AXI a solid basis to continue its future growth. …” Vincent Powell, Managing Director at AXI: “We are very excited to join TSS. The TSS perpetual ownership concept -buy once and hold forever- will provide a stable foundation to continue building our company. We will remain an independent business unit using a new, recognizable name.?In the future, our company will be known as Innovation 24 Limited. ..." Read the press release, including the complete quotes here: https://lnkd.in/ezfNhPvA Pascal Bakker, Sapna Sandher, Total Specific Solutions UK & Ireland #mergersandacquisitions #perpetualowner