VINCI Energies Belgium has acquired Caitlann Consulting, an IT company specializing in database management and support. Caitlann Consulting is now part of Axians, the ICT business line of VINCI Energies Belgium. With this acquisition, we strengthen our position in the ICT market, particularly in database management, as well as our presence in southern Belgium.
Caitlann Consulting, founded in 1998 by Peter Claeys, is based in Wauthier-Braine and has a team of about 20 database engineers. They manage over 1,000 databases, mainly for clients in the healthcare and public sectors. With this acquisition, VINCI Energies Belgium not only strengthens its solid position in the ICT market but also its presence in the healthcare and public sectors.
Strategic expansion and complementarity
Marc Lemaire, Managing Director of VINCI Energies Belgium, comments on this strategic acquisition: “The database management market is rapidly growing, and our acquisition of Caitlann Consulting positions VINCI Energies Belgium to effectively capitalize on this expansion. By integrating the expertise and robust customer base of Caitlann Consulting, we are not only enhancing our /CT offerings, but also strengthening our commitment to offer innovation and excellence towards our customers.”
Dirk Devoghel, Manager of the ICT business line within VINCI Energies Belgium is also very pleased with this acquisition and emphasizes the synergies between Caitlann Consulting and Axians, the ICT brand of VINCI Energies, in Belgium: “Today, Axions Belgium is active in audiovisual solutions, critical communications, business applications, work & service management, information management and hybrid cloud & cybersecurity. The database management offering of Caitlann Consulting perfectly complements these activities. Moreover, Caitlann Consulting has a strong focus on managed services, seamlessly integrating with the existing Axions service portfolio and enhancing our ability to provide a comprehensive service offering towards industry and healthcare.”
Positive outlook
For Caitlann Consulting as well, the future within VINCI Energies looks promising. The company remains at its current site in Wauthier-Braine, and will become a new autonomous business unit within the ICT business line of VINCI Energies Belgium. Wilfried Goossens, current Service Delivery Manager at Caitlann Consulting, will lead this new business unit, ensuring continuity and leveraging the synergies within the VINCI Energies Group.
Peter Claeys, former owner of Caitlann Consulting: “Joining VINCI Energies combines the strength of an international group with the benefits of a decentralized company culture, allowing us to ensure the further professionalization and growth of our company while maintaining autonomy as a business unit.”
This acquisition not only solidifies VINCI Energies Belgium’s position in the ICT market but also signifies its commitment to expanding its expertise and services in the healthcare and utilities industries.