Cherokee Federal has acquired HigherEchelon Salesforce Practice for an undisclosed amount. This corporate acquisition significantly expands Cherokee Federal's capabilities in digital transformation and cloud-based solutions. HigherEchelon Salesforce Practice is a multi-award-winning, registered Salesforce Summit level Consulting Partner known for its expert Salesforce development and implementation support services. The company holds over 100 active partner program certifications and a 4.9 out of 5.0 customer satisfaction rating on the Salesforce AppExchange.
HigherEchelon specializes in modernizing and improving organizational processes and efficiency through an Agile framework, with a strong emphasis on leveraging the Salesforce platform's business value. Its team brings extensive expertise, boasting over 450+ certifications and a proven track record of deploying Salesforce solutions across Commercial, Federal Civilian, and Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, completing nearly 100 successful implementations.
The acquisition is strategically driven by Cherokee Federal’s aim to enhance its service offerings to its government clients. HigherEchelon's deep specialization in Salesforce, coupled with its experience in highly regulated environments like Federal Civilian and DoD, directly aligns with Cherokee Federal's mission to deliver secure, compliant, and advanced digital solutions. This transaction is about the integration of established expertise, not fundraising.
Expected synergies include the integration of HigherEchelon's proven methodologies, such as its agile implementation approach and focus on reducing custom code for optimized Salesforce solutions, into Cherokee Federal's existing portfolio. This will enable the combined entity to offer more comprehensive end-to-end Salesforce implementations and digital transformation services.
The unified organization is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for sophisticated cloud solutions and digital modernization. By combining their strengths, Cherokee Federal and the HigherEchelon Salesforce Practice are set to deliver enhanced efficiency and innovation for clients seeking advanced technology and process improvements.