RLDatix Completes Acquisition of Allocate Software

• Combination creates a global leader in healthcare IT with more than 5,000 customers in over 20 countries and 1,400 staff across 4 continents.

RLDatix, the international leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions for healthcare, announced the completion of the acquisition of UK-based Allocate Software (“Allocate”), a leading provider of human capital management solutions that help healthcare organisations deliver safe and effective care. The acquisition was previously announced on June 28^th, 2021.

“We have always understood the link between patient safety, the welfare of staff and workforce technology and are very excited to join forces with RLDatix”

With the completion of this acquisition, RLDatix cements its position as the global innovator in healthcare GRC, combining its industry leading patient safety, risk, compliance and provider management capabilities with Allocate’s leading workforce management solutions. It also further accelerates Applied Safety Intelligence, the company’s strategy to shift healthcare from reactive risk management to proactive prevention.

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“We’re thrilled to complete the acquisition of Allocate and start the next chapter of our exciting journey together,” said Jeff Surges, CEO, RLDatix. “Covid-19 has reminded us that patient, workforce and organisational safety are inextricably linked, as burnout, well-being of care-givers and overall resilience are challenges felt by healthcare providers around the world. With the acquisition of Allocate, RLDatix is well positioned to continue delivering innovative, scaled and needed solutions that link healthcare GRC and workforce management. Combined, we will make healthcare safer.”

“We have always understood the link between patient safety, the welfare of staff and workforce technology and are very excited to join forces with RLDatix,” said Nick Wilson, CEO, Allocate Software. “With increasing demand for care and the ongoing clinician shortage being faced in healthcare we fully expect to positively impact both staff welfare and patient outcomes. We will be able to ensure that resources are planned, supported and truly underpinned by patient safety and quality.”

“The combination of RLDatix and Allocate creates an organisation of significant global scale that is poised to drive innovation in healthcare for years to come,” said Vivek Kumar, Partner at Five Arrows Principal Investments. “We look forward to supporting Jeff and his team in this exciting next phase of the company’s growth.” “RLDatix and Allocate are integral to some of the world’s largest healthcare organisations,” added Reid Perper, CIO, Five Arrows Capital Partners. “This combination is uniquely positioned to deliver continued growth while unlocking exciting new opportunities that will benefit customers around the world.”

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“It has been a pleasure working with RLDatix over the past three years to scale the business through organic and acquisitive growth, helping to solidify its position as a global leader in GRC,” said Naveen Wadhera, Managing Director at TA. “As we continue our partnership, we believe RLDatix and Allocate’s collective learnings and best practices will strengthen the combined company’s competitive positioning and help healthcare organisations around the world provide safer, higher quality, and more efficient care,” added Ethan Liebermann, Managing Director at TA.

Each month, 1.2 million staff utilise Allocate solutions to manage their working lives, over 1.4 million temporary staff shifts are filled and over 8 million hours of nursing care is redeployed for safety-related purposes. Worldwide, millions of people are protected by RLDatix software as they navigate the healthcare system, and as organisations shift towards high reliability, the company’s expanding solution set will provide the data and analytics that drive actionable insights and overall improvement.

Together, RLDatix and Allocate will be better able to support strategic initiatives across human capital management, patient & health worker safety, and other healthcare operations critical to driving safer, better care for all.