With this acquisition, VINCI Energies Belgium strengthens its position in the ICT market and more specifically database management, as well as its foothold in the southern part of Belgium.

Established in 1998 by owner Peter Claeys, Caitlann Consulting is located in Wauthier-Braine. With a team of about 20 Oracle and MS SQL database engineers, Caitlann Consulting manages over 1,000 databases, primarily serving customers in the healthcare and utilities industry. The majority of Caitlann Consulting customers are based in the southern region of Belgium.

With this acquisition, VINCI Energies Belgium not only affirms its strong position in the ICT market, but also expands its reach in the healthcare and utilities industry.

Strategic expansion and complementarity

Marc Lemaire, Managing Director of VINCI Energies Belgium, comments on this strategic acquisition: “The database management market is rapidly growing, and our acquisition of Caitlann Consulting positions VINCI Energies Belgium to effectively capitalize on this expansion. By integrating the expertise and robust customer base of Caitlann Consulting, we are not only enhancing our ICT offerings, but also strengthening our commitment to offer innovation and excellence towards our customers.”

Dirk Devoghel, Manager of the ICT business line within VINCI Energies Belgium is also very pleased with this acquisition and emphasizes the synergies between Caitlann Consulting and Axians, the ICT brand of VINCI Energies, in Belgium: “Today, Axians Belgium is active in audiovisual solutions, critical communications, business applications, work & service management, information management and hybrid cloud & cybersecurity. The database management offering of Caitlann Consulting perfectly complements these activities. Moreover, Caitlann Consulting has a strong focus on managed services, seamlessly integrating with the existing Axians service portfolio and enhancing our ability to provide a comprehensive service offering towards industry and healthcare.“ 

Positive outlook

For Caitlann Consulting as well, the future within VINCI Energies looks promising. The company remains at its current site in Wauthier-Braine, and will become a new autonomous business unit within the ICT business line of VINCI Energies Belgium. Wilfried Goossens, current Service Delivery Manager at Caitlann Consulting, will lead this new business unit, ensuring continuity and leveraging the synergies within the VINCI Energies Group.

Peter Claeys, former owner of Caitlann Consulting: “Joining VINCI Energies combines the strength of an international group with the benefits of a decentralized company culture, allowing us to ensure the further professionalization and growth of our company while maintaining autonomy as a business unit.”

This acquisition not only solidifies VINCI Energies Belgium’s position in the ICT market but also signifies its commitment to expanding its expertise and services in the healthcare and utilities industries.