Kontich, December 10, 2024 – Cheops, a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP), is acquiring Nimble, a specialist in creating and managing modern, secure and innovative workplaces. This is Cheops' second strategic acquisition in as many months and is an important milestone in the company's ambitious growth strategy. Cheops wants to grow to 500 employees and a turnover of more than 80 million euros in Belgium by the end of 2025.
Today, MSP market leader Cheops announces the acquisition of Modern Workplace expert Nimble. In a time where hybrid working is increasingly ubiquitous, an innovative and modern workplace offers companies a key strategic advantage. It enables organisations to let their employees work safely and flexibly, at any time, from any location and with any device. This not only results in increased productivity and efficiency; it also contributes to greater employee satisfaction and better secured company data.
Hybrid working is the norm, and a modern workplace today is much more than just technology. It is about empowering employees and strengthening our companies. With this acquisition, we are expanding our offering for medium-sized and large companies with expertise and a unique platform in the field of the modern workplace. This results in easier management through automation, increased cybersecurity and a faster time-to-market.
- Filip Goos, Group CEO at Cheops
By joining forces with Cheops, we will create a unique synergy and economies of scale where our innovative platform and expertise in the modern workplace seamlessly connect with Cheops’ broad portfolio of Managed Services. In addition, our joint customers gain access to a broader range of services, primarily in the field of Workplace Management, Cloud and Cybersecurity.
- Dieter Boonen, Founder at Nimble
New opportunities for growth and development for employees
With this acquisition, Cheops welcomes 20 experienced IT professionals, specialised in Workplace Management and IT Security and certified in Microsoft and Citrix technologies. The founders of Nimble will also remain on board and will take a prominent role in the further development of the joint Modern Workplace offering and the innovative software platform.
In addition, we look forward to the new opportunities that this collaboration will offer for the employees of both companies. The valuable knowledge exchanges, the specialised training courses via the Cheops Academy and the challenging projects will undoubtedly be a source of inspiration and creativity.
- Gregory Hoogsteyns, Founder at Nimble
Strategic expansion of Modern Workplace offering
This expansion emphasises Cheops' strategy to further expand its market-leading position as a Managed Service Provider with additional expertise and to respond to the growing demand for flexible and scalable IT solutions. It helps companies to use IT resources cost efficiently, save money and focus on their core business.
Together with the acquisition of Drive IT last month, the acquisition of Nimble marks an important milestone in the company's ambitious growth strategy. These acquisitions are Cheops' first steps towards growing into a company with 500 employees and a turnover of more than 80 million euros by 2025.
The acquisition of Nimble fits perfectly with our strategy to strengthen our position as a premium Managed Service Provider. Together we support companies in their IT challenges and growth ambitions with innovative solutions and a shared passion for customer focus.
- Kenny Dierickx, CEO bij Cheops
About Cheops
Cheops is a major player in IT & Business Technology Services. Cheops ensures that companies can continue to develop their business, without being overtaken by new technology or held back by old technology. 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 Nimble
Founded in 2016, Nimble is a specialist partner in Modern Workplace IT solutions. It helps companies find a balance between the interests of employees and employers by building modern workplaces that are fast, secure and reliable – but above all meet the specific business needs. With a focus on automation, security and monitoring, we ensure that organisations can work more efficiently and future-oriented.
More information: www.nimble.be
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