The Silicon Review ^Asia

Capgemini has acquired Australia-based SAP services specialist Acclimation to enhance its SAP capabilities in the region and improve its client portfolio.

“By pairing Capgemini’s global expertise with the talent and insight of Acclimation; an SAP industry leader in Australia, this acquisition will strengthen our ability to help clients accelerate their transformation to run their entire business in the cloud,” said Olaf Pietschner, CEO for Capgemini in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and Member of the Group Executive Committee.

Founded in 2008, Acclimation has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.The company has built a reputation for its industry leading capabilities in the technical and functional areas of SAP, as well as its delivery excellence and innovation.It has carried out implementations for Coles Group, PowerLink, MMG Limited, NSW Land Registry Services, Dulux Group, and many more.The company has over 100 people on its payroll.

“After thirteen years of sustained growth, Acclimation is thrilled to be joining Capgemini. Combining our two SAP practices strengthens Capgemini as a formidable SAP Gold Partner in Australia. I am excited to unlock the many synergies between Acclimation and Capgemini including an added delivery capacity and extended customer footprint,” said Rod Taubman, Managing Director of Acclimation.

This acquisition is a testament to Capgemini’scontinued investment in Asia Pacific. The acquisition will enable the company to help its customers’ journey in becoming intelligent enterprises and empowering Asia’s sustainable future.