Kontich, November 14, 2024 – Cheops, Belgium's leading Managed Service Provider (MSP), has announced its acquisition of Drive IT, a professional IT service provider headquartered in Herentals with a strong presence in the Kempen region. This acquisition aligns with Cheops' strategic goal to strengthen its market-leading MSP position across the Benelux region.
With the integration of Drive IT, Cheops strengthens its regional presence in the Kempen, allowing customers to benefit from even faster, more responsive service. Along with greater economies of scale, the acquisition provides customers access to an expanded range of services, particularly in Workplace Management, Cloud, and Cybersecurity, all delivered through an IT-as-a-Service model. Maintaining a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, a core value for both companies, remains a top priority.
This acquisition fits within Cheops’ strategy to strengthen our position as MSP market leader in Belgium. By combining our strong organic growth with strategic acquisitions, we aim for both regional expansion and the broadening of our expertise. The integration of Drive IT’s experienced team and complementary service portfolio allows us to further strengthen our service provision. The shared vision and values of both our organisations form a solid foundation for sustainable growth
- Filip Goos, Group CEO of Cheops
More Opportunities for Employees and Strengthened Local Connections
With the new office in Herentals, Cheops offers its employees increased flexibility and the chance to work closer to home, fostering a dynamic work environment and supporting the attraction and development of IT talent in this vital economic region.
Kenny Dierickx, CEO of Cheops, explains: “This acquisition brings us closer to our customers in the Kempen, enhancing our regional presence and providing employees with the flexibility to work locally. This strengthens our customer relationships and creates an environment where talent can thrive.”
For Drive IT employees, the acquisition unlocks new career and development paths, with access to training through the Cheops Academy and personalised guidance from Talent Managers. This strong foundation promotes continued growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
We are very proud to join Cheops. This acquisition enables us to serve our customers even better with a broader IT-as-a-Service offering. At the same time, we maintain our regional focus and benefit from the scale and expertise of a larger organisation.
- Kristof Verhoeven, General Manager of Drive IT
Strategy for further growth in the Benelux
In the longer term, Cheops’ ambitions extend beyond the Belgian borders. Filip Goos concludes: “Our goal is to further expand our market leadership position as a Managed Service Provider in order to become a prominent player in the Benelux. Through this growth strategy, we want to offer our customers increasingly more added value with innovative solutions based on proven technology.”
About Cheops
Cheops is a reference player in IT & Business Technology Services. Cheops ensures that companies can continue to develop their business, without new technology overtaking them or old technology holding them back. With proven technology, Cheops makes companies more efficient, productive, adaptive and competitive. Cheops was founded in 1989 and currently has more than 450 employees.
More information: www.cheops.com
About Drive IT
Drive IT is a professional IT service provider from Herentals, specialising in delivering customised IT solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. With expertise in cloud technology, IT consultancy and cybersecurity, Drive IT supports companies with integrated solutions that promote growth and efficiency. Based on the objectives and challenges within an organisation, Drive IT develops a total trajectory that optimally aligns all IT facets with the business operations.
More information: www.drive-it.be
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