{"id":10748,"date":"2025-06-17T10:46:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/ie\/?post_type=resources-filter&#038;p=10748"},"modified":"2025-11-17T17:05:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T17:05:17","slug":"bqai-joins-amtivo","status":"publish","type":"resources-filter","link":"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/ie\/resources\/news\/bqai-joins-amtivo\/","title":{"rendered":"BQAI Joins Amtivo:  A Strengthened Certification Offering for Businesses in the West of Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10739\" src=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/06\/BQAI-Acquisition-Website-Thumbnail.png\" alt=\"business quality assurance international logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/06\/BQAI-Acquisition-Website-Thumbnail.png 500w, https:\/\/amtivo.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/06\/BQAI-Acquisition-Website-Thumbnail-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/amtivo.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/06\/BQAI-Acquisition-Website-Thumbnail-120x54.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>BQAI Joins Amtivo: A Strengthened Certification Offering for Businesses in the West of Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re pleased to share some exciting news: Galway-based certification body <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bqai.ie\/web\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BQAI<\/a> <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has officially joined Amtivo, strengthening our presence across the West of Ireland and expanding the support we provide to businesses operating in the region.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BQAI, founded by Declan O\u2019Connor, has earned a strong reputation across Ireland and the UK for its expertise in information security (<\/span><strong>ISO 27001<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) and medical device certification (<\/span><strong>ISO 13485<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">). This move not only brings together two organisations with shared values but also enhances the range of services available to Irish clients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of Amtivo, BQAI\u2019s <\/span><strong>INAB accreditation<\/strong> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">for <\/span><strong>ISO 13485<\/strong> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">now forms a key part of our certification services in Ireland, complementing a wide range of existing standards including <strong>ISO <\/strong><\/span><strong>9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, <\/strong>and <strong>ISO 50001<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. BQAI\u2019s clients will also gain access to Amtivo\u2019s specialist training programmes, designed to help organisations embed best practice and achieve ongoing improvement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Declan O\u2019Connor will continue to work with the business in an auditing role, ensuring continuity for clients and preserving the technical insight that BQAI is known for. Reflecting on the<\/span><span> acquisition<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Declan said:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201c<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">I am proud of what we have built at BQAI &#8211; a certification body rooted in integrity, technical excellence, and strong relationships with our clients across Ireland and the UK. In Amtivo, I saw a partner that shares our values and our commitment to high standards. Their depth of expertise, wide portfolio of accreditations, and established training capabilities will bring significant added value to our clients.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:288}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">By joining Amtivo, we\u2019re ensuring that BQAI\u2019s clients continue to receive personal service, now backed by the resources and scale of a leading international group. I look forward to continuing to support the business and to seeing the combined team thrive in the years ahead.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:288}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The addition of BQAI marks Amtivo\u2019s third acquisition in the Republic of Ireland, and reflects our ongoing investment in providing local expertise, backed by international resources. With local Ireland-based teams, Amtivo is uniquely positioned to serve businesses throughout the country with high-quality, accredited certification services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Galway\u2019s position as a key hub for technology, healthcare, and innovation makes this an ideal base for further growth, and we\u2019re excited about the opportunities this partnership brings for our clients and team alike.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BQAI joins Amtivo, boosting ISO certification services in Ireland and expanding support for clients in tech, healthcare, and 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