Cegeka joins Microsoft's EMEA Dynamics Industry Partner Program. Microsoft confirms that Cegeka has extensive knowledge and expertise. In addition, they have European clout in the integration of Microsoft Dynamics software, ERP and CRM. Cegeka will focus on local and European food sector production.
After acquiring the ERP specialists, BrainForce Group and Edan Business Solutions, Cegeka aims to consolidate its ERP activities. The common competency in production, processing and the food industry will therefore be enhanced and commercialized on a European scale. In the first phase Cegeka starts the new program in five countries: Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and Austria. Cegeka's local divisions will continue working in various sectors.
"The European food industry is driven by the retail sector and European regulations are subject to a wave of consolidation. Therefore, these companies want to automate their entire supply chain. Strong ERP software is central to this process. Microsoft Dynamics for Food is one of our solutions that we offer in Europe. With services for collaboration, e-commerce, online support, business intelligence and cloud, Cegeka Group has all the assets to help food and production companies in their digital transformation," says Christoph Neut, CCO of the Cegeka Group.
Utilizing European potential
One third of the 3,500 Cegeka employees is active in the integration of Microsoft applications, whether in sales, consulting or technical services. In addition to ERP, Cegeka is also adept in customer relations management (CRM), website management (CMS), document management (SharePoint), business intelligence, Office 365 and software development with the .NET framework.
"Cegeka now has 15 years of experience in the automation of food companies. Research done at 18,500 companies in this sector has shown that there is still a lot of potential, and we want to utilize that potential together with Microsoft," says Dominique De Vos, Cegeka's solution manager.
Cegeka took part in a four month intensive certification program to fulfil all the requirements of the EIPP program. This means that Cegeka:
- Is an IT partner with a strong commitment to the food industry, both locally and throughout Europe
- Actively invests in the knowledge of the business processes in the food industry
- Offers strong solutions that meet the needs and expectations of the food industry