NTT Data Business Solutions, a subsidiary of the Japanese NTT Data Group and an SAP partner, has announced the acquisition of Sapphire. Through its partnerships with SAP, ServiceNow, Infor SunSystems, HxGN and AWS, the UK company provides digital operations software and services primarily to mid-market customers in the US and UK.
With the acquisition, more than 1,200 existing customers, who have been working with Sapphire for an average of seven years, will move to the NTT Data Group. "Sapphire's extensive SAP expertise in the mid-market is a significant asset for NTT Data Business Solutions. Our shared focus on driving digital transformation through cloud solutions makes us the only SAP partner that can comprehensively and consistently serve large and mid-market customers," said Justin Brading, EVP for Western Europe and Managing Director UK and Ireland at NTT Data Business Solutions.
The merger also strengthens Sapphire's global expansion. "The entire leadership team and I are excited at the prospect of becoming part of NTT Data Business Solutions. We look forward to better supporting our clients in their digital transformation journey. The investment strength and global footprint of NTT Data Business Solutions will provide us with unprecedented opportunities to grow internationally," said Vince DeLuca, CEO of Sapphire.
“Sapphire's extensive SAP expertise in the midmarket is a significant asset for NTT Data Business Solutions.“
Justin Brading,
EPP for Western Europe and
Managing Director UK and Ireland,
NTT Data Business Solutions
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