Sogeti Explained

Sogeti Group
Industry:technology services
Founder:Serge Kampf
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Hq Location City:Paris
Hq Location Country:France
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Key People:Christophe Bonnard, Head of Sogeti Global
Owner:Capgemini
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Sogeti is a Technology Division of Capgemini. Sogeti is specializing in local professional services, with offices in Issy-Les-Moulineaux, employing around 20,000 people in 13 countries.[1] [2] The current Head of Sogeti Global is Christophe Bonnard.

History

Sogeti was the original name for Capgemini. The name was an acronym for "Société de Gestion des Entreprises et de Traitement de l'Information" which, roughly means "Business Management and Information Processing Company".[3]

In 2002, the Cap Gemini Group founded a subsidiary called Sogeti in six countries to focus on the local IT market.[4] In 2008, Sogeti UK acquired software testing firm Vizuri with an aim to focus on software testing;[5] [6] currently Sogeti UK has over 600 employees.[7]

In 2010, Capgemini integrated its software testing resources with Sogeti.[8] The Sogeti Graduate Scheme allows non-technical graduates into the technology sector.[9]

Sogeti USA has around 2,300 employees in 22 offices; in 2010, their revenue was about $375 million.[10] In 2013, Sogeti was voted the 10th best company to work for in Washington State.[11]

Notable projects

In 2013, Sogeti built a bespoke data system for The Radiocommunications Agency, who are funded by the Dutch Government. The system was designed to improve business intelligence efficiency.[12]

In 2015, Sogeti helped a French mother create a universal language app.[13] [14] In 2014, French security researcher Jean-Marie Bourbon was suspended from Sogeti for publishing details of flaws in FireEye Malware Analysis System 6.4.[15] [16] [17]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sogeti Group Acquires Vizuri and Expands UK Operations in Testing Market . Business Wire . 2008-10-09 . 2010-07-22.
  2. Web site: Sogeti sees 'tremendous' demand for IT workers. Dayton Daily News. 2 December 2012. 5 May 2015.
  3. Web site: Our History. Sogeti. 24 May 2016.
  4. Web site: OUR HISTORY. Sogeti. 5 May 2015.
  5. Web site: SOGETI GROUP ACQUIRES VIZURI AND EXPANDS UK. SourceWire News Distribution. 9 October 2008. 5 May 2015.
  6. Web site: Sogeti buys Vizuri – aims to emerge as global force in software testing. Silicon Republic. 10 October 2008. 5 May 2015.
  7. Web site: Sogeti UK reaches 600 employees, with organic growth coming from Onshore, Rightshore and a successful graduate training programme. SourceWire News Distribution. 10 October 2012. 5 May 2015.
  8. Web site: Capgemini and Sogeti integrate software testing businesses. ComputerWeekly.com. 25 February 2010. 6 May 2015.
  9. Web site: Sogeti graduate scheme encourages non-technical candidates into sector. Computer Weekly. 5 September 2012. 7 May 2015.
  10. Web site: Sogeti to hire 25 employees in Dayton area. Business Journal. 4 March 2011. 5 May 2015.
  11. Web site: 100 Best Companies to Work For 2013. Seattle Business. July 2013. 9 May 2015.
  12. Web site: Dutch government organisations innovate in the field of BI. Computer Weekly. October 2014. 7 May 2015.
  13. Web site: French mum creates 'universal language' app. The Local. 20 April 2015. 9 May 2015.
  14. Web site: Sogeti dévoile une application mobile de langage universel. lejdc.fr/. 20 April 2015. 9 May 2015. French.
  15. Web site: ICYMI: British spies, security researchers & finding value from BYOD. SC Magazine. 11 July 2014. 7 May 2015.
  16. Web site: Researcher: I Was Suspended For Finding Flaws In FireEye Security Kit. Forbes. 9 September 2014. 7 May 2015.
  17. Web site: FireEye caught up in responsible disclosure furore. IT News. 10 July 2014. 9 May 2015.

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