HRMS Solutions and ATS Management Consulting Merge to Form Ascend

Lou Sylaj from ATS and Mike Maiorino from HRMS seal the deal ● Photo Credit: Business Wire

BOULDER, Colo., June 11, 2024 (BUSINESS WATCH GLOBAL) - HRMS Solutions (HRMS) and ATS Management Consulting (ATS) have announced their merger, creating Ascend, Inc. This new entity combines over 110 certified consultants and manages more than 300 active projects, making it one of the largest exclusive UKG® services partners in North America. Ascend aims to provide comprehensive services for the UKG Pro suite, catering to both mid-market and enterprise organizations.

“By combining our strengths, we can now offer all-inclusive award-winning services across the entire UKG Pro suite for mid-market and enterprise organizations,” said Lou Sylaj, CEO of Ascend. “We will provide a dependably exceptional experience for UKG customers wherever they are in their use, whether they are transitioning to the platform or already live and looking to make the most of its capabilities.”

The merger allows Ascend to enhance its service delivery, offering a personalized and responsive approach. According to Sylaj, the company aims to become the preferred full-service UKG partner in the U.S. and Canada.

Mike Maiorino, COO and president of Ascend, added, “By uniting under Ascend, we now have an even larger pool of talent, expertise, and project management resources to provide outstanding service to even more UKG prospects and customers. Ascend’s deeper practical, functional, and technical expertise will expand future services to offer greater value. I am excited to see our two teams working together and the impact we will have on UKG customers.”

Both HRMS and ATS share a commitment to a people-centric culture, prioritizing employee well-being over profits. They have been recognized by Great Place To Work® and Top Workplaces-Denver for several consecutive years. Ascend plans to maintain this culture, focusing on employee empowerment and customer satisfaction.

“We invite you to share in our journey as we continue to bring more value to every UKG project implementation and maximize the UKG user experience,” said Sylaj.

For more information about Ascend, visit www.ascendps.com.

Source: ASCEND via Business Wire