PARIS, FRANCE: Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services, announced today that it has signed a deal to acquire BTC Corporation (BTC), a leading cloud and digital services provider in Japan.

The acquisition will enhance Capgemini’s cloud and digital capabilities in the country and help its clients accelerate their digital transformation journeys.

BTC is a Tokyo-based company with over 500 employees that specializes in cloud integration related services. It has a strong track record of delivering agile and efficient solutions to its clients, who include several international and local brands across various industries.

The acquisition will enable Capgemini to offer its clients in Japan a comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end services, from strategy and design to implementation and operations, leveraging its global expertise and scale. It will also strengthen Capgemini’s presence and growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

Shinichi Tonomura, Chairman of the Board of Capgemini Japan and member of the Group Executive Committee, said: “As a trusted business and technology transformation partner to organizations, Capgemini is acquiring BTC to strengthen our ability to enable clients in Japan to run their entire business in the cloud, with all the flexibility and sustainability benefits that this brings. This acquisition is a clear indication of our commitment to invest in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. I am delighted to welcome BTC to the team.”

Ken Sugiyama, CEO of BTC Corporation, said: “Our two organizations are highly complementary. Clients as well as team members will benefit from this acquisition.

BTC will bring to Capgemini our deep cloud and digital expertise to augment its portfolio of services in Japan. While at the same time Capgemini’s scale and breadth of end-to-end services will offer significant added value to BTC’s clients.

In addition, providing an environment to maximize our employees’ potential has always been a key priority for us at BTC Corporation.

Joining the Capgemini Group will open-up numerous new opportunities for our team members to expand and develop their careers globally.”

The transaction is subject to customary conditions precedents, including foreign investment regulatory filing, and is expected to close in the coming months.

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