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Cap Gemini S.A. is a French multinational management consulting corporation headquartered in Paris, France. It is one of the world's largest consulting, technology and outsourcing companies with 180,000 employees in over 40 countries.〔(Introduction to Capgemini | Capgemini Worldwide )〕〔(About Capgemini )〕 It was founded in 1967 by Serge Kampf, the current vice-chairman, in Grenoble, France. Paul Hermelin chairman and CEO of the Capgemini group has led the company since his appointment in December 2001. Capgemini's regional operations are North and South America, Northern Europe & Asia Pacific and Central & Southern Europe. Services are delivered through four disciplines; Consulting, Technology, Outsourcing and Local Professional Services. The latter is delivered through Sogeti, a wholly owned subsidiary. ==History== Capgemini was founded by Serge Kampf in 1967〔(Historic Overview | Our History | Capgemini Worldwide )〕 as an enterprise management and data processing company. The company was inaugurated as the ''Société pour la Gestion de l'Entreprise et le Traitement de l'Information'' (Sogeti). *In 1973 Sogeti acquired a majority stake in its major European IT services competitor, CAP (Centre d'analyse et de programmation).〔http://www.us.sogeti.com/who-we-are/history/〕 *In 1974 Sogeti acquired Gemini Computer Systems, a US company based in New York.〔http://www.capgeminiclub.com/images/40-year-book.pdf〕 *In 1975, having made two major acquisitions of CAP and Gemini Computer Systems, and following resolution of a dispute with the similarly-named CAP UK over the international use of the name 'CAP', Sogeti renamed itself as CAP Gemini Sogeti.〔 *In 1981, Cap Gemini Sogeti launched US operations following the acquisition of Milwaukee-based DASD Corporation, specializing in data conversion and employing 500 people in 20 branches throughout the US. Following this acquisition, the American operation was known as Cap Gemini DASD.〔(Free Trademark Search | Protect Business Name | Incorporate Your Business | Trademarkia )〕 *In 1986, Cap Gemini Sogeti acquired the consulting division of US-based CGA Computer to create Cap Gemini America.〔(Capgemini Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary )〕 *In 1991, Gemini Consulting was formed through the integration of two management consulting firms (United Research and The MAC group)〔 *In 1995, the (Center for Business Innovation ) at Cap Gemini was transformed from an institutional university model to a networked research capability under the leadership of its director Christopher Meyer (author)〔Frey, Chuck. ("Further details on the fate of the Center for Business Innovation" ), ''Innovation Weblog'', 6 March 2003. Retrieved on 2011-03-07.〕〔Center for Business Innovation. ("CBI Journal 5: Connected Economy" ), ''LeaderValues'', May 2000. Retrieved on 2011-03-09.〕 *In 1996, the name was simplified to Cap Gemini with a new group logo. All operating companies worldwide were re-branded to operate as Cap Gemini.〔 *In 2000, Cap Gemini acquired Ernst & Young Consulting. It simultaneously integrated Gemini Consulting to form Cap Gemini Ernst & Young.〔(International Business Capgemini to Acquire Ernst Young Consulting Business )〕 *In 2002, Cap Gemini re-launched its Sogeti brand, creating a new legal entity bearing the original name of the company, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The new company is focused on delivering IT services to a more limited range of markets. *In 2003, the firm acquired Transiciel and merged the two practices into Sogeti-Transiciel (later consolidated within Sogeti in 2006).〔(Capgemini Group 's annual report 2004 - Group presentation )〕 *In April 2004, the Group reverted to Capgemini (its current name).〔(Capgemini Terms of Use )〕 * In the summer of 2005 Capgemini sold its North American healthcare consulting practice, including both payer and provider practices, to Accenture following heavy financial losses in that sector, but retained its life sciences practice.〔(Accenture Completes Acquisition of Capgemini’s North American Health Practice )〕 * In August 2006, Capgemini acquired Future Engineering.〔(Cap Gemini Purchases Future Engineering to Expand in Germany )〕 * In September 2006, Capgemini acquired a 51% shareholding in Unilever India Shared Services Limited (Indigo), a provider of financial shared services and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance services to the global Unilever Group. Indigo has operating centres in Bangalore and Chennai and employs approximately 600 staff.〔(Capgemini acquired a 51% shareholding )〕 * In October 2006, Capgemini agreed to acquire Kanbay International for US$1.2 billion in cash ($29 per share). The acquisition increased Capgemini's India staff to 12,000+ (which grew to 26,000+ in four years of time) employees. The India employee strength on 23 October 2012 wass 40,000〔(Capgemini to acquire Kanbay International )〕 The acquisition was completed on 8 February 2007. * On 8 February 2007, Capgemini announced the acquisition of Software Architects, a US-based consulting company, to expand its US business.〔(Capgemini Group acquires Software Architects and expands US operations )〕 * On 25 July 2008, Capgemini announced the acquisition of Getronics PinkRoccade Business Applications Services BV〔(Through the acquisition of Getronics PinkRoccade Business Application Services BV, a leading player in the Dutch IT services market for the public sector, Capgemini extends it... )〕 of the Netherlands. The acquisition amounted to an equity value of €255 million paid in cash. * In October 2008, Capgemini acquires UK Test specialist Vizuri.〔(Capgemini bags UK test specialist Vizuri )〕 * In November 2008, Capgemini acquires Empire and Sophia Solutions to reinforce its presence in Eastern Europe.〔(Capgemini to Acquire Empire and Sophia Solutions to Reinforce Its Presence in Eastern Europe )〕 * In September 2009, Capgemini Australia acquires Nu Solutions; bolsters software testing expertise.〔("Capgemini Australia Acquires Nu Solutions; Bolsters Software Testing Expertise" ), capgemini.com (17 September 2009).〕 * In February 2010, Capgemini announced the acquisition of IBX.〔("Capgemini Launches Innovative On-Demand, Procurement-as-a-Service Solution through Acquisition of IBX" ), capgemini.com (2 February 2010)〕 * In June 2010, Capgemini announced the acquisition of Strategic Systems Solutions, a small company specializing in the capital markets. * In June 2010, Capgemini announced the acquisition of Plaisir Informatique, a French company specializing in complex data migrations in the banking and insurance sector. * In September 2010, Capgemini announced the acquisition of CPM Braxis, the largest Brazilian IT consultant company.〔(Capgemini Acquires a 55% Stake in CPM Braxis, the Leading Brazilian IT Services Player | News | Capgemini Worldwide )〕 * In November 2010, Capgemini announced that it has acquired the India-based IT services company, Thesys Technologies Private Limited ("Thesys"), a Temenos-Certified Services Partner that provides banking implementation solutions to the global financial services industry.〔(Capgemini Acquires Thesys Technologies | News | Capgemini Worldwide )〕 * In December 2010, Capgemini Acquires German IT-Services Provider CS Consulting GmbH.〔(Capgemini Acquires German IT-Services Provider CS Consulting GmbH | News | Capgemini Worldwide )〕 * In February 2011, the Cheshire Police Authority signed a framework agreement with Capgemini for IT services to support back-office policing activities. The framework would include technology to enable shared services. It is expected to generate savings of £40 million for the Cheshire Constabulary over ten years. * In February 2011, Capgemini got a $63 million three-year contract to provide support to smart meters for Canada’s utility BC Hydro in British Columbia. *In March 2011, Capgemini secured a £100 million contract with BAA to takeover its core IT services.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Capgemini wins £100 million BAA contract - including passenger tracking - Quids in again | TechEye )〕 * In April 2011, Capgemini acquired two French companies, Artesys, a provider of IT infrastructure offering, and Avantias, a provider of enterprise content management to businesses.〔(Capgemini Makes 2 Acquisitions in France in High Growth Markets | News | Capgemini Worldwide )〕 * In June 2011, Capgemini finalized its acquisition of Prosodie, the multi-channel services operator.〔(Capgemini Finalizes Prosodie Acquisition | News | Capgemini Worldwide )〕 * In June 2011, Capgemini completed its first acquisition in China, Praxis Technology, a utility industry specialist.〔(Capgemini Completes its First Acquisition in China: Praxis Technology | News | Capgemini Worldwide )〕 * In July 2011, Capgemini acquired the Italian IT services provider AIVE Group.〔(Capgemini acquires 100% of Italian IT services provider AIVE Group | News | Capgemini Worldwide )〕 * In May 2014, Capgemini announced the acquisition of Irving, Texas-based Strategic Systems & Products Corp. (SSP), a provider of solutions to the upstream oil and gas industry.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= Capgemini Signs for Acquisition of a Leading Upstream Oil and Gas Industry Provider, SSP )〕 * In April 2015, Capgemini announced the acquisition of IGATE, a New Jersey-based provider of integrated technology and operations-based solutions. The combined group was reported to have over 179,000 employees. * In June 2015, Capgemini announced it was launching a €500 million capital increase to help fund its planned acquisition of IGATE. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Capgemini」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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