Net at Work acquires K&R to expand ERP and AI consulting

By Nathan Brooks

Net at Work has acquired K&R Consulting Group, a business software and advisory firm founded more than 30 years ago by Brad and Dee Kain. K&R specializes in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, providing consulting and implementation services for Sage and Acumatica platforms.

Net at Work said the acquisition adds K&R’s consultants and customer relationships to its broader technology services organization. It also expands the buyer’s presence in manufacturing, distribution, construction and e-commerce.

Founded in 1996, Net at Work provides technology consulting and advisory services to small and midsized businesses throughout North America. According to the company, its portfolio covers:

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
• Human capital management
• Customer relationship management
• Managed services
• Other technology solutions

Alexander Solomon, co-founder and co-CEO of Net at Work, said:

“We’re pleased to welcome K&R’s clients and employees to Net at Work. Brad and Dee have built a respected business grounded in trusted client relationships and deep ERP expertise. We look forward to building on that foundation, helping clients advance their business goals and supporting the continued growth of K&R’s talented team.”

What does the acquisition change for K&R clients?

K&R clients will gain access to Net at Work’s broader portfolio of business applications and specialized consulting services, the companies said. The added capabilities include expanded ERP expertise, managed technology services and AI tools intended to support business process improvements.

Net at Work said the combination is designed to help customers modernize existing systems while retaining relationships with consultants familiar with their operations. K&R employees will join Net at Work and continue serving their existing clients.

K&R customers operate across the United States and Canada, according to the companies. They rely on ERP systems to manage financial processes, inventory, operations and other business activities.

Net at Work said Brad and Dee Kain will support the transition by working with both organizations to maintain service continuity and coordinate integration activities.

Brad Kain, co-founder of K&R Consulting Group, said:

“Choosing the right partner for our clients and employees was our highest priority. Net at Work’s ERP expertise, comprehensive technology capabilities and investment in AI will give our clients additional resources to strengthen and grow their businesses. Equally important, its commitment to employee development will create new opportunities for our team.”

Net at Work said the deal reflects continuing demand among small and midsized businesses for software that connects financial information, operational workflows, customer relationships and other business functions. ERP systems matter most when companies manage manufacturing, supply chains, purchasing, inventory and accounting.

Those businesses often depend on specialized implementation partners to configure platforms around industry-specific requirements, according to Net at Work. K&R’s Sage and Acumatica expertise gives the acquirer additional consulting resources in those areas.

The acquisition also adds established customer relationships in industries where operational complexity creates demand for integrated business software. Net at Work said it intends to build on those relationships while introducing services for clients’ changing technology requirements.

Net at Work has increasingly emphasized AI-enabled software as a way to improve operations and productivity. As businesses increasingly adopt automation and AI, the companies said consulting providers are expanding beyond traditional software implementation into broader digital transformation initiatives. Net at Work’s combined strategy pairs industry expertise with software platforms and AI-enabled capabilities.

Net at Work expects K&R’s employees and customers to benefit from a larger organization while retaining the personalized service that supported the acquired firm’s development. The transaction expands consulting capacity and reinforces Net at Work’s position as a technology partner for small and midsized businesses.

The company said it aims to strengthen ERP services and create opportunities across manufacturing, distribution, construction and e-commerce. For K&R clients, the practical test is whether broader managed, ERP and AI services arrive without disrupting support from consultants who know their operations. For Net at Work, the acquisition will show whether those relationships can scale into a wider consulting platform without losing personalized service.