You’ve probably seen the name UXC Eclipse Pty Ltd pop up on an old invoice, a dusty LinkedIn profile, or maybe a legacy software agreement. If you’re a business owner in Australia or North America, there was a time when these guys were basically the "untouchables" of the Microsoft Dynamics world.
But honestly? If you try to call their old Sydney office today, you aren't going to get a receptionist named UXC Eclipse.
The story of UXC Eclipse is a classic tale of a local hero getting so good at what they did that a global giant decided it just had to own them. It’s a mix of aggressive acquisitions, "Gold Partner" status, and a final merger that changed the landscape of Australian IT.
Who Was UXC Eclipse Pty Ltd, Anyway?
Before the suits and the massive mergers, UXC Eclipse was established in 1991. They started as a relatively small Australian outfit with a laser focus: making complex business software actually work for real people.
They weren't just "tech guys." They were specialists in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Basically, if a mid-to-large-sized company had a mess of data and needed a way to track sales, inventory, and payroll without losing their minds, they called Eclipse.
By the mid-2010s, they had grown into a beast. They weren't just a partner for Microsoft; they were a Microsoft Dynamics Gold Partner. That’s not a participation trophy. It meant they were in the top tier of experts globally. They were solving problems for over 2,700 customers across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Canada, and the United States.
The Massive Shift: Enter DXC Technology
Here is where it gets interesting—and a bit confusing if you aren't following the corporate paper trail.
In late 2015, the parent company, UXC Limited, was approached by Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC). It was a massive deal, worth about $428 million. By early 2016, the deal was done. UXC Limited, and by extension UXC Eclipse Pty Ltd, became part of the CSC family.
But the name changes didn't stop there.
In 2017, CSC merged with the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to form what we now know as DXC Technology.
What this means for you today
If you’re looking for the services formerly provided by UXC Eclipse Pty Ltd, you are looking for DXC Eclipse, a specialized practice within DXC Technology. They still handle the Microsoft Dynamics 365 stack, but now they have the backing of a global behemoth with 130,000+ employees.
What Made Them So Successful?
It wasn't just luck. UXC Eclipse was incredibly aggressive about buying up other experts to stay ahead. They didn't just wait for customers to come to them; they bought the competition.
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- Cole Systems (2012): This was a huge move into North America. Cole was one of the oldest Microsoft Dynamics partners in the US. By snapping them up, Eclipse doubled its revenue in that region almost overnight.
- Koorb Consulting (2015): They bought the Microsoft Dynamics AX and BI divisions of this New Zealand firm. This made them the largest Dynamics AX partner in NZ.
- Tectura North America: Another strategic grab that gave them a massive footprint in the US manufacturing and life sciences sectors.
They had this "vertical" strategy. They didn't just sell software; they sold "Winery Software" or "Retail Software." For instance, their VinPoint solution became a go-to for the wine industry. They knew that a winemaker in the Napa Valley has different problems than a retail chain in Sydney.
The Reality of Legacy Systems
A lot of people search for UXC Eclipse Pty Ltd because they are still running a version of Microsoft Dynamics AX, NAV, or GP that was installed by the Eclipse team ten years ago.
Let's be real: those systems are getting old.
Microsoft has shifted almost everything to the cloud with Dynamics 365. If you have an old UXC Eclipse contract, you're likely facing a "migrate or die" scenario. The support for those older "on-premise" systems is drying up, and the security risks are growing.
Why the "Eclipse" Name Still Matters
Even though they are officially under the DXC umbrella, the "Eclipse" brand was so strong that DXC kept it as a sub-brand for a long time. It stood for a specific type of expertise. While DXC is a massive, broad IT company, the Eclipse wing remained the "Microsoft Specialists."
They won the 2015 Microsoft Dynamics Industry Partner of the Year for a reason. They were pulling in $20 million in new retail business in just four months. You don't do that by being a generic IT firm. You do that by knowing the retail industry's pain points better than they know them themselves.
Navigating the Future
If you are currently dealing with a legacy UXC Eclipse setup, here is what you actually need to do. Don't just sit on that old software.
- Audit your current licenses: Since the DXC merger, how you pay for your Microsoft seats might have changed. You could be overpaying for "ghost" users.
- Check your support path: Ensure your service level agreements (SLAs) have transitioned correctly to DXC Technology.
- Look at the Cloud: If you're still on an old server in the back room, it's time to talk to the current DXC team about Dynamics 365 Business Central or Finance & Operations.
The era of UXC Eclipse Pty Ltd as a standalone Aussie underdog is over, but the expertise they built is still the backbone of many of the world's biggest companies. It's just wearing a different logo now.
Actionable Next Steps
- Identify your current contract: Find your original UXC Eclipse agreement and check the "Assignment" clause. This will confirm how your contract moved to DXC.
- Contact your Account Manager: Reach out to your current DXC Technology representative to request a "System Health Check." Many legacy Eclipse customers are eligible for migration assessments.
- Review Cloud Readiness: Use the Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services (LCS) tool to see if your current database is compatible with a move to the cloud.