Gloo to Acquire EMD, Add Workday Services

Acquisition expands Gloo's enterprise tech capabilities and strengthens Gloo 360 as the IT infrastructure management service of choice for the faith and flourishing ecosystem.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:05pm

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Gloo, a leading technology platform for the faith and flourishing ecosystem, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Enterprisemarketdesk (EMD), an established Workday Services Partner that provides consulting, implementation and support services to nonprofit, small and mid-market organizations. The acquisition will add a broad set of AI-enabled Workday services and expertise to the Gloo platform, further strengthening the company's portfolio of enterprise solutions for the faith and flourishing ecosystem.

Why it matters

The acquisition of EMD will expand Gloo's enterprise technology capabilities and strengthen Gloo 360 as the IT infrastructure management service of choice for the faith and flourishing ecosystem. Many Gloo enterprise customers already use Workday, creating a natural alignment between the two organizations. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026.

The details

EMD offers a full suite of services including Workday deployments, application management services and staff augmentation. The company serves a mix of direct clients and partner systems integrator relationships, with a significant portion of the company's business coming from faith-aligned organizations. The acquisition will add a broad set of AI-enabled Workday services and expertise to the Gloo platform, further strengthening the company's portfolio of enterprise solutions for the faith and flourishing ecosystem.

  • The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.

The players

Gloo

A leading technology platform serving the faith and flourishing ecosystem. Gloo helps missional organizations amplify their impact by powering their technology and expanding their reach.

Enterprisemarketdesk (EMD)

An established Workday Services Partner that provides consulting, implementation and support services to nonprofit, small and mid-market organizations.

Scott Beck

CEO at Gloo.

Alan Corbeil

Managing Partner of EMD.

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What they’re saying

“Workday is widely used across the ecosystem and by many Gloo customers. Our acquisition of EMD brings AI-enabled Workday implementation, operations and support into Gloo's suite of services, deepening our pipeline and unlocking meaningful cross-sell opportunities with Gloo 360.”

— Scott Beck, CEO at Gloo

“We built EMD around the idea that this part of the Workday market needed a different model — one focused on predictable delivery, the right team, and long-term partnership. Becoming part of Gloo allows us to scale that model while giving our customers access to a broader platform and continued investment in AI-enabled capabilities.”

— Alan Corbeil, Managing Partner of EMD

What’s next

The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.

The takeaway

The acquisition of EMD will expand Gloo's enterprise technology capabilities and strengthen Gloo 360 as the IT infrastructure management service of choice for the faith and flourishing ecosystem, allowing Gloo to better serve its customers with a broader suite of AI-enabled Workday services and expertise.