Prodware and WESTPOLE further increase their footprint in the large enterprise and public sector markets.
Vilvoorde, Kontich, Mont-Saint-Guibert, Waterloo, Windhof, Paris – October 23, 2023 – Prodware is a leading and major digital transformation enabler. In line with its growth strategy, has just acquired Protinus in the Netherlands. In doing so, they further secure their market position in Europe. Particularly in the Benelux, where it already expanded its activities with the acquisition of WESTPOLE Benelux earlier this year.
The position and approach align perfectly with Prodware’s growth strategy:
- Substantial market share expansion in existing geographic regions, particularly in the Netherlands
- Accelerating the presence in the large enterprise and public sector markets, where Protinus is a major player
- The creation of a leading Benelux group 9 months after the acquisition of Westpole in Belgium and Luxembourg
- Building up the group’s portfolio with immediate, tangible synergies between Prodware, Westpole, and Protinus
‘The arrival of Protinus within the Prodware Group will bring a unique and valuable added value to all the entities of the group, especially WESTPOLE Benelux, which joined the Prodware Group in March 2023.’, says Bertrand Launay, General Manager WESTPOLE Benelux and Executive Vice-President of the Prodware Group. Protinus in the Netherlands and WESTPOLE in Belgium and Luxembourg have a common culture and customer approach in the public sector and large companies. The mutual sharing of services and best practices will benefit our 2 companies for a better service to our customers in the public sector and large companies
Three strong IT-companies, united in the Benelux
Prodware is a French group that has 1,400 employees in 14 countries, including around 30 in its offices in Waterloo and Kontich. The company focuses on digital transformation services, particularly the implementation of ERP and CRM solutions.
In March 2023, Prodware acquired WESTPOLE Benelux, an IT services and hybrid solutions provider for digital transformation. WESTPOLE has since then continued to operate as a separate entity with their offices in Vilvoorde, Mont-Saint-Guibert and Windhof (Luxemburg). They retained their (country) management, their employees, their technological selections, their own specific partners and brand identity.
As a leading company, Protinus provides IT Hardware, Software & Services for the public sector in The Netherlands and generated more than 295 million euros in revenue in FY2022. The Company specializes in serving organizations with 5.000+ workspaces active in Central and Local Government, Healthcare, Education and Large Enterprises.
The ‘Find – Connect – Enhance’ business model to brings Protinus clients the ‘best IT has to offer’, using the largest IT partner network in the Netherlands through agile agreements and efficiently coordinating this to provide comprehensive solutions for its clients. Its consistent double-digit annual growth since 2018 highlights the effectiveness of its strategy.
“Protinus complements our other group companies exceptionally well. This coming together will create substantial value for all stakeholders, including employees, clients, and partners, reaffirming our position as a key player in digital transformation across Europe.” – Alain Conrard, CEO of the Prodware Group.
“Protinus is proud to become part of the Prodware group. We will immediately reap the benefits of the group’s presence in 14 countries, with access to a diverse clientele and a wealth of expertise. Protinus will, in turn, share with Prodware and Westpole, its extensive knowledge in serving large enterprises and organizations in the public sector, including its expertise in the field of managed sourcing through a large network of IT partners, enabling the whole Group to cater instantly to any IT requirement. This coming together will benefit all the Group.” – Vincent Verbiesen, Managing Director of Protinus.
About Prodware Group
With more than 30 years of experience and know-how in IT innovation, we strive
to provide value and expertise to our customers around the world. Whether
we’re implementing ambitious cloud strategies, cybersecurity solutions,
developing AI-powered decision-making tools, or creating IoT applications or
deploying ERP and CRM solutions, Prodware is always at the cutting edge of
innovation. Since its inception, Prodware has leveraged technological progress
to help businesses prepare for the future by creating new economic models for
the manufacturing, sales, distribution, finance and professional services
industries. The Prodware Group includes more than 1800 employees across 14
countries. It generated revenues of €188M in 2022. Prodware SA is listed on
Euronext Growth and is eligible for FCPI and SME PEA.
For more information: http://www.prodware-group.com
About WESTPOLE Benelux
WESTPOLE Benelux, a provider of IT services and solutions and a specialist in digital transformation, has over 300 employees and five offices in Belgium and Luxembourg. The company has a turnover of around 40 M€. WESTPOLE Benelux has more than 30 years of experience in technology and innovation management. WESTPOLE Benelux is part of the Prodware Group.
WESTPOLE Benelux supports the management of infrastructure and applications for companies, by accompanying them in their digital transformation through a tailor-made global approach. The company assists its customers in their strategic challenges in areas such as cloud applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
For further information: www.westpole.be
About Protinus
Protinus boasts a clientele that includes Central and Local Government,
Healthcare, Education and Large Enterprises. By finding and offering the best
specialized IT partners in the market, customers are able to instantly cater
to any internal IT requirement, underscoring once again full-blown IT
functional, technical and financial agility. This partner network comprises
software and hardware manufacturers, integrators, MSPs, and more, to deliver
top-tier services and the most cutting-edge technological solutions to its
customers. Its unique positioning with regards to technology vendors and its
flexible and scalable agreements, set it apart from its competitors. Protinus
is a leading hardware, software, XaaS service provider and excels in providing
strategic guidance through a comprehensive single streamlined contract
offering.
For more information: www.protinus.nl