Ackama has acquired OptimalBI, a New Zealand-based company specialising in data engineering, insights, and operations. This acquisition strengthens Ackama’s ability to support governments, the energy sector and mission driven organisations, where high quality data and data capabilities are essential for decision making, measuring impact, and managing complex systems.

“Joining forces with Ackama is exciting because it feels like a natural evolution for both companies,” says Victoria MacLennan, CEO of OptimalBI. “Both companies started in Wellington, New Zealand / Aotearoa and share a similar approach to solving problems and supporting clients.”

As public services increasingly rely on evidence-based approaches and the energy sector faces growing data demands, bringing together Ackama’s digital expertise with OptimalBI’s pragmatic approach to data ensures organisations can better structure, interpret, and apply their information to existing platforms and innovative technologies.

“Acquiring OptimalBI rounds out our data capabilities as well as deepening our expertise and ability to deliver larger energy and government projects,” says Breccan McLeod-Lundy, CEO of Ackama. “Many organisations are dealing with a complex data environment, from modern systems producing more and more data to legacy systems with high levels of complexity. Having great data is a prerequisite to gaining the full benefits of modern technology and advances in AI.”

Supporting the Energy Sector with Smarter Data and Technology through OptimalBI Acquisition.

OptimalBI also brings over a decade of experience in the energy sector, having worked with key organisations such as Contact, Powershop, Vector, the Electricity Authority, and Transpower. Ackama has partnered with Octopus Energy, Pacific Blue, Kaluza, and other forward-thinking energy providers and platforms, applying pragmatic technology and human-centred design to support a highly regulated industry.

“With increasing levels of monitoring, IoT, and pricing complexity, the volume of data being produced is growing, along with expectations for how businesses and consumers can use it.”, says Breccan McLeod-Lundy, CEO of Ackama.

By combining our expertise in platform development, human-centred design, and digital services with OptimalBI’s capabilities in data engineering, analytics, and business intelligence, energy organisations will now have a comprehensive, integrated approach to both their technology and data.

“Our team understands the unique challenges and data needs in this industry. By joining Ackama, we can build on that foundation and offer even more integrated solutions – combining our data expertise with Ackama’s capabilities in software development and digital transformation.” says Victoria MacLennan, CEO of OptimalBI.

About OptimalBI

OptimalBI is a New Zealand based data company specialising in data engineering, reporting, and operations. They help organisations structure and manage their data, ensuring it is reliable, well organised, and practical for decision making. With a team of data engineers, analysts, and DataOps specialists, OptimalBI works across government, energy, and financial services to build scalable data solutions, reporting systems, and platform integrations.