This collaboration highlights the contributions from both Snowflake and Devoteam to their success. 

Devoteam, recognized for its ability to develop large-scale partnerships with cloud players, has decided to utilize Snowflake, the Data Cloud Company, with the ambition of becoming the leading player in EMEA. This commitment aims to contribute to Snowflake’s robust growth by doubling the Devoteam workforce annually to create a large community of experts in EMEA. 

For Cyril Lehmann, Vice President of Devoteam’s Data Group: “Our goal is to become an Elite-level RSI (Regional System Integrator) before 2025, with a doubling of revenue and of our workforce each year until 2026. Today, there are more than 200 employees trained in Snowflake technologies and our ambition is to double this number each year within 3 years, establishing the largest community of experts in EMEA on the Snowflake Data Cloud. We aim to become the preferred partner for our clients’ data transformations through this platform. Successful transformation projects have already been conducted for major retail players.” 

Devoteam and Snowflake are emphasizing their common vision regarding innovation and transformation to mobilize the world’s data with the Snowflake Data Cloud, helping empower joint customers and provide them with transformative value. 

“As Snowflake continues to innovate and make the complex simple with the Snowflake Data Cloud, our collaboration with Devoteam will give our customers access to even more options to leverage as they transform their data journeys,” James Petter, VP of EMEA, Snowflake.

The Snowflake Partner Network unlocks the potential of the Data Cloud with a broad array of tools and partners. Certified partnerships and integrations enable customers to leverage Snowflake’s flexibility, performance, and ease of use to deliver more meaningful data insights. To become a Snowflake partner and get access to Snowflake’s self-service partner resources, please click here.  

About Devoteam 

Devoteam is a consulting company in digital strategy, technological platforms, cybersecurity, data and sustainability operating in more than 25 countries. Born in tech more than 25 years ago, Devoteam guides its clients in the sustainable digital transformation of their activities to unlock their full potential. With more than 10,000 employees in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Devoteam is committed to putting Technology at the service of people. 

Devoteam Press contacts  

Le Public Système PR – devoteam@lepublicsysteme.fr  

Mélanie Japaud +33 6 59 47 29 43 – Myriam Baghdadi +33 6 36 17 90 64 

In a world where the digital landscape is rapidly evolving, the need for a connection of technology and sustainability has never been more pressing.

On 26th October 2023 in Vilnius we organised a truly remarkable and insightful event where the industry experts were discussing sustainability in the world of digital transformation and cloud technology. 

“Sustainable Development is becoming a hot topic in our agenda. If we look at the metrics, data centres are responsible for around 2% to 3.7% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. The carbon footprint of data centres is influenced by several factors: location, electricity consumption, and age of computing equipment. We organised the event to raise awareness within IT communities about the impact of technology on the environment. We wanted to share our vision, existing technology methods, and real cases to measure, optimise and encourage other organisations to take actions towards sustainability.” said Darius Janulevičius, General Manager of Devoteam Lithuania.

Did you miss our event? We have got you covered! Watch the recording of the presentations and a panel discussion with experienced speakers. Their valuable knowledge is truly inspiring! Special thank you to all: Stefan Veis Pennerup (Sustainability Partner at Google Cloud), Eimantas Norkunas (Head of Digital Transformation Governance Department at Lithuanian Government), Hervé Dumas (VP of Sustainability at Devoteam), Jason Quek (CTO of Devoteam G Cloud) for joining us in Vilnius and sharing their insights.

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Data centers need electricity, and this growing demand for electricity is straining our transmission grid. London and Amsterdam’s transmission grids are already at capacity and cannot currently support more data centers ^[1]. Microsoft is discussing powering data centers with mini nuclear power stations due to the lack of available power^[2].

We have fast-growing data storage requirements, driving the need for more electricity and emitting more carbon. The carbon emissions from data storage are becoming a significant percentage of global emissions.

Furthermore, much of the data we store is of little value. Various estimates suggest that between 60-90% of the data we store is never used. We call this unused data “Dark Data”.

A recent report states, “66% of organizations believe that navigating the complexities of their data landscape is now among their top sustainability challenges”.^[3]

Managing the amount of data we create (for example, by eliminating Dark Data) is a simple way to reign in uncontrolled growth in data storage and data centers, reducing emissions and making our industry more sustainable. It also saves money and increases IT agility!

It’s frequently said that “data is the new gold.” While this influx of data can be monetized, it resembles mining real gold because it generates far more waste than valuable nuggets. Just as we manage valuable resources, we must also manage our data by preserving the valuable components and discarding the waste.

DevOps Data Anti-Patterns

In the DevOps world, several anti-patterns contribute to our ballooning data requirements. For example:

1. Data explosion through automation
2. The Bad Data Virus
3. Delete Nothing, Ever

Follow the links above for more information on these anti-patterns and how we can rectify these anti-patterns to reduce data storage requirements and carbon emissions.

Data Management

To address this challenge, we must adopt a systematic approach to data management, focusing on data of value while limiting and eliminating data of no value. If estimates about “Dark Data” are accurate and much of our stored data serves no purpose, then 

removing such data is a pivotal step toward lowering our carbon emissions and reducing the need for more data centers and electricity.

Follow these steps to begin the journey of Data Management:

1. Conduct a data audit. This will help you to identify all the data that your organisation is storing and to assess how much of it is actually used.
2. Implement a data classification scheme. This will help you to identify the different types of data that your organization stores, and to assign different retention periods to each type of data.
3. Develop a data retention/deletion policy. This policy should specify the criteria that you will use to determine when data should be deleted.
4. Automate your data management processes. This will help you to ensure that your data is managed in a consistent and efficient manner.

For more information, please contact me (graham.zabel@devoteam.com). I’d love to hear about your data maintenance issues and see if we can help.

“This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategic focus on Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Data. Singularity’s expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and AI will empower us to deliver even more comprehensive and innovative solutions to our clients,” said Cyril Lehmann, VP at Devoteam in charge of the global Data Driven team.

With this acquisition, Devoteam Group enhances its service portfolio, leveraging Singularity’s unique data-driven capabilities to enable smarter and more informed business decisions. The acquisition comes as part of Devoteam’s ongoing effort to reinforce its presence in key technology sectors across major geographical regions.

Bruno Tavares, CTO at Devoteam Portugal highlighted, “Singularity’s data expertise perfectly complements our existing capabilities. This acquisition not only enables us to strengthen our Data-Driven team in Portugal but also provides us with a significant competitive advantage in delivering advanced analytics for AI and other cutting-edge solutions.”

Singularity’s Managing Team and founders Pedro Martins and Hugo Cartaxeiro shared their enthusiasm for the acquisition, stating, “Joining forces with Devoteam is an exciting opportunity for Singularity. Our shared entrepreneurship spirit and vision for leveraging data and AI to drive faster business growth for our clients complement seamlessly, and we are eager to contribute our expertise to Devoteam’s ambitious projects.”

Bruno Mota, Managing Director at Devoteam Portugal, emphasized the strategic significance of the acquisition for the local market: “This acquisition accelerates our growth in Portugal, allowing us to acquire skills that were previously unavailable in the country. It also enables us to consolidate existing competencies, creating a robust centre of excellence that will drive technological innovation in the region.”

With offices in Portugal, Singularity has more than 60 data experts, who work with various technologies and strategic partners, such as Microsoft, which has resulted in a portfolio of +200 projects implemented in the largest Portuguese companies.

About Devoteam Group

Devoteam is a tech consulting firm specializing in cloud, cybersecurity, data, and sustainability. With over 10,000 tech-native employees across EMEA, Devoteam has guided companies through a sustainable digital transformation for over 25 years.

www.devoteam.com

About Singularity Digital Enterprise 

Singularity Digital Enterprise is a data-focused company based in Portugal, dedicated to delivering data-driven solutions that empower businesses to make smarter decisions. With a strong emphasis on analytics for AI and business intelligence, Singularity has earned a reputation for excellence in the data and AI domains.

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EcoVadis has grown to become the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, creating a global network of over 100.000+ rated companies across more than 170 countries and 200 industries. The EcoVadis platform evaluates businesses on 21 specific sustainability criteria across four key facets: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

This year, Devoteam was recognized in particular for its efforts in the areas of Environment, Human Rights and Ethics, with a score of 80/100 in each.
It reflects the Group’s ambitious decarbonization goals, committed to the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) since January 2023, and its longstanding commitment to ethics and Human rights. On top of supporting the non-profit sector digital transformation with Devoteam Foundation, Devoteam has developed Sustainable IT offers to drive a dual digital and sustainable transformation for all its clients.

“To lead our sustainability agenda, we created VEEP, our CSR strategy covering 4 main dimensions: Value, Environment, Ethics, and People. Our 3 main ambitions are to develop Tech for Better Change, reach Net-Zero by 2030, and engage all our stakeholders in our sustainable strategy, say Stanislas and Godefroy de Bentzmann, Co-founders and Co-CEOS of Devoteam.

Engaged with the UN Global Compact since 2007, Devoteam has for many years pursued a policy of social, environmental, societal and ethical responsibility for a more sustainable world. Some outstanding actions in the last 2 years were:

• 1,300 days of pro bono work were offered to more than 35 NGOs in 2022. 
• Devomood, Devoteam’s bi-annual employee satisfaction at the group level launched as a compass to detect which areas should be improved and set up plans accordingly. More than 70% of Devoteamers responded to the last editions with an 8.1/10 rating on working conditions. 
• The implementation of several programmes to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, limit the environmental impact of its activities and help its customers to reduce their environmental footprints, like the new Sustainable IT offerings or a new Group business travel policy. 

To know more about Devoteam’s sustainability strategy, https://www.devoteam.com/csr/

It is an important milestone that strengthens Devoteam’s impact in the EMEA region for its local and global customers, with experts in nearly 20 countries.

“We are very proud to receive this recognition after 18 months of intense work with our prospects, customers and experts in the data industry. Devoteam has decided to make a commitment to Snowflake with the ambition of becoming the leading player in EMEA and thus contributing to its very strong growth,” says Cyril Lehmann, VP Group Data.

From the deployment of automated platforms in the Cloud, to the processing of data in real time, via the creation of Data & AI Factories to deliver business use cases at scale, Devoteam supports its customers in the democratisation of Data at scale in companies.

To mark its presence from 2023, Devoteam will be present in Paris, Stockholm and Madrid, in October at the Data Cloud World Tour, Snowflake’s annual event dedicated to presenting the latest innovations in data, applications and AI.

About Devoteam 

Devoteam is a tech consulting firm specialized in cloud, cybersecurity, data, and sustainability. With over 10,000 tech-native employees across EMEA, Devoteam has guided companies through a sustainable digital transformation for over 25 years.

The ‘Sales Partner of the Year – Europe, Middle East, and Africa’ award that Devoteam received for the fourth year in a row, recognizes Devoteam’s extensive expertise in helping organisations adopt Google Cloud technologies to solve complex business challenges.

Devoteam was also awarded the Specialization Partner of the Year – Machine Learning award, which recognizes its deep expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). 

The awarded Google Cloud partner is also specially proud of the accomplishments of no less than three of their customers who are winners of the 2023 Google Cloud Customer Awards.

“We are honoured to be recognised by Google Cloud with these important awards. They are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who are committed to helping our customers achieve their business goals with Google Cloud.”

“Google Cloud’s partner awards recognize the significant impact and customer success that our partners have driven over the past year. We’re delighted to recognize Devoteam as a 2023 Google Cloud Partner Award winner, and look forward to a continued strong partnership in support of our mutual customers.”

“We are thrilled and proud to have been awarded for the fourth consecutive year as a Partner of the Year by Google Cloud. Our commitment goes to further expanding our expertise and team, and to provide our customers across the globe with the best in class Google Cloud solutions that truly transform their business for the better”

Differentiating as a partner with AI

Devoteam’s AI expertise is a key differentiator that has helped the company win this award, proving the strong track record of delivering innovative AI solutions and services for customers in a variety of industries.

The Devoteam Generative AI Discovery Engine tool for example helps businesses to find the true value of AI for their needs by generating concrete AI use cases based on a company description.

The work that Devoteam’s certified engineers are doing at customers using Google’s AI technology, delivers immediate value to their business.

Demonstrated customer success with AI

Devoteam for example implemented an activity recommender system for Macmillan Education (a part of Springer Nature), which recommends new activities for students based on their profile and past lessons. Devoteam also helped multiple companies like UnifiedPost, an S&P 500 ReIT company, with implementing Document intelligent solutions to automate business processes and save valuable time. 

And of course, Devoteam is spearheading the Generative AI transformation together with many innovative companies. To achieve real business value, Devoteam has organised internal hackathons and workshops to come up with strong implementations. From there, Devoteam certified experts select the most valuable use cases and push them into production. This has had a real impact on customer support, internal productivity and brand representation for many of Devoteam’s customers.

“We’re excited to see the continued growth of AI, with generative AI as a new catalyst for this area of technology. We believe that Gen AI has the potential to revolutionise the way that businesses interact with their customers. We are committed to helping our clients adopt Gen AI technologies and achieve their business goals, all while remaining compliant with strict regulations and ethical best practices.”

Devoteam accelerators

At Devoteam G Cloud, we’re confident that we have great talent onboard to solve for our customers’ needs. Our expert tech team increased 50% in 2023, as well as our certifications: we reached +900 certifications, including 2 Google Cloud Certified Fellows.

One way we’re making a distinctive impact on our customers is with our Google Cloud accelerators: battle-tasted frameworks that enable our customers to be 65% more cost-efficient, to get 4 times faster project completion, and 30% less bugs created. In 2023 we launched 15 mature accelerators regarding the full Google Cloud offering.

About Devoteam 

Devoteam is a leading consulting firm focused on digital strategy, tech platforms and cybersecurity. By combining creativity, tech and data insights, we empower our customers to transform their business and unlock the future.

With 25 years’ experience and 10,000 employees across Europe and the Middle East, Devoteam promotes responsible tech for people and works to create better change.

About Devoteam G Cloud

Devoteam G Cloud is a global, leading Google Cloud Premier Partner for over a decade and a Google Cloud Managed Services Provider. Our team of 500+ Google experts with 8 Google Cloud Specialisations helped hundreds of organisations grow with Google Cloud, and moved over 1 million users to Google Workspace. Devoteam has a strong track record of delivering innovative AI solutions as well as services in IT and app modernisation, and Work Transformation. In 2020, 2021, 2022 and now also 2023 Devoteam was named Google Cloud Sales Partner of the Year (EMEA).

The Significance of “Call for Projects”

The Devoteam Foundation’s “Call for Projects” recognizes and encourages the active involvement of our employees within associations. By supporting their initiatives, we foster a culture of social responsibility and contribute to the betterment of the communities in which we operate.

Our Impact

This year, 47 associations were selected to receive support from the Devoteam Foundation. A total of €84,000 was allocated to these projects, demonstrating Devoteamers’ commitment to driving meaningful local changes.

Since 2007, our employees’ dedication has extended across more than 20 countries, benefiting over 50 associations annually. Through our cumulative donations of approximately €90,000 each year, we strive to make a global impact.

Testimonials from the Field

Israel Benjumeda Herreros, Senior Business Automation Consultant & Vice President of AFIP, expressed his appreciation for the Devoteam Foundation’s support: “With the donation, we can now better support our ‘Rice for Education’ project in Cachouane, Senegal, by establishing a school canteen, ensuring children receive proper nutrition while allowing mothers to work in the rice fields without worry. Thank you, Devoteam Foundation, for enabling us to make a tangible difference!”

Nicolas Klotz, Operations analyst at Devoteam Africa and a member of the Atlas UNESCO Association shared the positive impact of the Devoteam Foundation’s support: “In Morocco, hydric stress is one of the highest in the world. Thanks to the support of the Devoteam Foundation, the association Atlas UNESCO successfully planted 500 young cedars and organized events about water protection in Moroccan schools. This support has catalyzed the emergence of a bigger project for 5,000 trees in 2024 and a social network gathering cedar forests worldwide. Water and trees need our energy and innovative spirit to thrive!”

Tania GÓMEZ HERAZO, Sabrina CAMERLINCKX, and Michelangelo VAN DAM, 3 Devoteamers representing Coderdojo Belgium, emphasized the impact of the Devoteam Foundation’s contribution: “The donation has enabled us to shape a future where children are equipped with knowledge, skills, and passion for technology. With the support from Devoteam Foundation, Coderdojo Belgium will continue with amazing projects, including Coderdojo4Girlz, empowering young girls and awakening their curiosity for technology. Your contribution paves the way for impactful work, leading children to a world of infinite possibilities.”

Join Us in Making a Difference

By sharing the inspiring success stories of these employee-led projects, we hope to ignite a spirit of action and inspire others to make a positive impact in their own communities. Together, we can create a ripple effect that goes beyond organizational boundaries.

Get Involved

To learn more about Devoteam’s social initiatives or join us in our mission to drive positive change, please visit our website 

The Devoteam Foundation’s “Call for Projects” empowers our employees to maximize their social, societal, and environmental impact through their involvement in associations. We are proud to support their endeavors and believe in the power of collective action to create a brighter, more inclusive future.

As a trusted Microsoft partner across EMEA, our executive team was honoured to meet with Satya Nadella, followed by valuable conversations with Microsoft Corp executives.

Devoteam is a globally managed partner and Microsoft is central to our Cloud strategy. In 2021 Devoteam invested in a dedicated business unit (M Cloud) and a series of acquisitions in the EU to increase Microsoft capabilities. With over 1,200 dedicated experts in 17 countries we have the bold ambition to become Microsoft’s leading partner in the areas of Azure, Cybersecurity and OpenAI. With our joint passion for tech ethics, we aim to put Responsible AI into action making sure we use creative tech for better change.

Currently, Devoteam has all 6 Partner Solution Designations and 16 Specializations across EMEA, which makes us one of the top 3 partners in terms of recognition from Microsoft, topped with more than 2000 expert certifications.

The meeting confirmed our big growth ambitions and our joint commitment to continue the strong collaboration. We would like to thank Microsoft for the continued support and recognition of the efforts and dedication of our Devoteam executive team and our Microsoft dedicated experts across EMEA.

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About Devoteam:
Devoteam is a tech consulting firm specialising in Cloud, cybersecurity, and data. Tech Native for over 25 years, Devoteam guides businesses through sustainable digital transformation to unlock their full potential. With more than 10,000 employees in more than 25 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Devoteam is committed to putting technology at the service of people.

[Paris, 2023 June 19] – Devoteam Middle-East, the leading IT consulting company in the Middle East, announces a significant milestone on its growth journey. “solutions by stc” (TADAWUL: 7202), the leading enabler of digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and a subsidiary of the Saudi Telecom Company – STC, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a minority stake of 40% in Devoteam Middle-East.

This strategic partnership brings together two industry leaders, combining Devoteam’s exceptional expertise in digital transformation and consulting [named by IDC as the #1 IT Consulting Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia according to the latest IDC Technology Segment Report] with “solutions by stc” strong regional presence and extensive portfolio of Information and Communication Technology (ICT )services. The collaboration aims to accelerate the expansion of Devoteam’s consulting business across the Middle East and establish the most powerful IT services partnership in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

“We are delighted to forge this important partnership with solutions by stc,” stated Godefroy de Bentzmann [co-CEO at Devoteam]. “Their profound knowledge of the local market and robust IT infrastructure, networks and outsourcing services will perfectly complement our digital transformation consulting, cybersecurity and business process capabilities in the Middle East. Together, we will provide unparalleled IT solutions to our clients, catering to their evolving needs and driving the digital transformation of their businesses.”

Devoteam, alongside ORTLL Investment Ltd, has agreed to sell a 40% minority stake in Devoteam Middle-East to “solutions by stc”. Devoteam will retain control of the subsidiary, ensuring continuity of the management team under the leadership of Osama Ghoul, [Devoteam Group Executive Vice President, & Managing Partner of Devoteam Middle East]. The parties have signed a binding offer and the transaction, subject to final documentation and regulatory approvals, is expected to be completed within the next three months.

This strategic alliance will unlock tremendous synergies between the companies and enable the pursuit of larger projects, generating commercial advantages for Devoteam Middle-East, especially on Public Sector and Saudi Government digital transformation and in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030. The partnership further strengthens Devoteam’s position as the market leader in the Middle East and reinforces its commitment to delivering transformative digital solutions and exceptional value to its clients.

“Joining forces with “solutions by stc” represents a new chapter in our development , and it also demonstrates our dedication to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” added Osama Ghoul. “solutions by stc” is recognized as a key player in enabling digital transformation in the Kingdom. Together, we will leverage our combined strengths to address the unique challenges organisations in the region confront and drive their success in the digital era. We are excited about opportunities that lie ahead.”

About Devoteam Middle-East

Devoteam Middle-East is the leading IT consulting company in the Middle East, specialising in digital transformation, cyber and cloud solutions, and business process optimiszation. With a 650 consultant and strong presence in the region for over 20 years, Devoteam Middle-East empowers organisations to navigate their digital journeys and achieve sustainable growth. Learn more at me.devoteam.com

About Devoteam

Devoteam is a digital, cloud, cybersecurity, and data consulting company operating in over 20 countries in EMEA. By combining technology, creativity and data, Devoteam helps its clients to digitally transform their business to unleash their full potential. With over 10,000 employees in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Devoteam has been committed to putting technology at the service of people for over 25 years.

www.devoteam.com

About solutions by stc

“solutions by stc” is the leading enabler of digital transformation and the number one IT service provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, enabling the public and private sectors to transform, reach and scale into a new digital age.  
“solutions by stc”  provides clients integrated technology solutions through a broad portfolio that enhances their day-to-day operations. Its core ICT services are designed to enable, manage and scale businesses.   
“solutions by stc”  has a 25-year track record and to date has serviced various clients in key sectors, including financial services, healthcare, education among others. 

www.solutions.com.sa