Atos scoops up another Dutch-based IT provider
Atos continues its strong acquisition strategy. This time, the France-based IT provider has turned its attention to the Dutch market, scooping up Motiv, a cybersecurity consultancy, and Profit4SF, a Salesforce Platinum Partner.
Figure of the day: Application services in Western Europe
Application-related services (consulting, system integration, training and application management) will generate a €89bn market in 2021 in Western Europe.
Following a 9.5% decrease in 2020, as several segments collapsed,...
Coronavirus impacts the arrival of foreign IT companies setting up shop in the Netherlands in 2020
The Netherlands attracted fewer foreign companies in 2020 than in 2019 as a direct result of COVID-19. However, there are still several foreign IT companies setting up shop in the country.
Accenture and Microsoft team on decarbonization
Accenture and Microsoft have unveiled a new contract win and a joint proposition to support decarbonization initiatives in the energy sector.
Figure of the day: Worldwide application services market
Application-related services will generate a €293 bn market in 2021 at worldwide level. Following a 8% decrease in 2020 at constant currency, the market is expected to rebound in 2021 and to accelerate in the coming years, thus surpassing its 2019 level as soon as in 2022.
Micro-segmentation – How organizations can reduce the attack surface to secure their business
COVID-19 marked a global increase in demand for digital workplace solutions. A development that placed CISO’s and cybersecurity professionals in the spotlight as enterprises pushed them to urgently secure systems and mitigate risk. Crucially, with the realization that perimeter security is no longer sufficient, especially in a hybrid ...
Figure of the day: SAP Cloud-related services in Western Europe
According to PAC, SAP Cloud-related consulting and system integration services will generate a €3.25 bn market in 2021 in Western Europe. This includes €2bn related to...
Dutch online retail sector performance exceeds expectations during COVID
In 2020, Dutch (online) retailers exceeded performance expectations amidst the pandemic. Consumer behavior shifted towards online retail channels boosting the sector turnover compared to 2019. Additionally, Dutch retailers are investing in SaaS and CX solutions and services to accommodate digital channel demand and improve the overall ...
Figure of the day: S/4-related services in Western Europe
According to PAC, SAP S/4-related consulting and system integration services will generate a €3bn market in 2021 in Western Europe. This represents 22% of the overall SAP-related consulting and system integration market; PAC expects...
From Cloud to Edge - Upcoming Webinar in collaboration with Reply
Edge is often seen as a threat to cloud computing. However, the relationship between the two is more complementary: edge computing can support computing tasks that cannot be properly done in the cloud. If you want to learn more about edge computing join us in our webinar in collaboration with Reply on March 4th, 11 am.
Figure of the day: SAP-related services in Western Europe
According to PAC, SAP-related consulting and system integration services will generate a EUR 13.6bN market in 2021 in Western Europe, 34% more than SAP's main rivals (Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle Applications and Salesforce) together. However SAP was also more impacted than its rival by the pandemic, as this market decreased by 4.2% in 2020.
Figure of the day: Salesforce-related services in Western Europe
Salesforce-related consulting and SI will generate a EUR 4.4 bn. market in 2021 in Western Europe
Infinity Works acquisition reinforces Accenture's UK Cloud and Engineering capabilities
This week, Accenture announced the acquisition of UK-Based cloud and digital transformation consultancy Infinity Works - adding 440 professionals to Accenture's talent pool. Including experienced software and data engineers and cloud architects and specialists. Headquartered in Leeds, the firm has offices across the UK, including Manchester, ...
Oracle Cloud’s investment roadmap cuts to the core of client challenges
In February, Oracle announced an innovation in its evolving hybrid cloud arsenal - Roving Edge Devices which bring infrastructure services to remote locations, through purpose-built portable ruggedized servers, shipped with a customized software stack. Taking on real business challenges - such as delivering IT Services in deserts or ...
Figure of the day: Oracle Applications-related services in Western Europe
Oracle Applications-related consulting and system integration services will generate a EUR 3.6 bn. market in 2021 in Western Europe
Figure of the day: Microsoft Dynamics-related services in Western Europe
Microsoft Dynamics-related consulting and system integration services will generate a EUR 2.1 bn. in 2021 market in Western Europe
Computacenter builds out apps business with new Cluj centre
Computacenter plans to expand its application development business, building on strong customer demand in Europe, and supplementing its successful infrastructure services business.
Wipro wins five-year Telefonica Germany/O2 deal
Mobile operator Telefonica Germany/O2 has unveiled a major new five-year contract award to Wipro to transform its business support systems (BSS) and associated quality assurance.
Figure of the day - SAP generates by far the largest C&SI market in Europe
SAP generates by far the largest business applications-related consulting & system integration market in Europe: EUR 15.3 bn in 2021.
Accenture reinforces SAP leadership with Edenhouse buy
Accenture has swooped for Edenhouse, one of the highest profile specialist SAP services providers in the UK.