ESC Expands in the Netherlands with the Acquisition of Advisie

Gent-based ESC takes a major step forward in the Netherlands by acquiring Advisie.
ESC, now Alistar, Expands in the Netherlands with the Acquisition of Advisie
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With 110 employees and offices in Eemnes, Delft, and Eindhoven, Advisie joins ESC’s growing network. Following this acquisition, Qexpertise, acquired earlier by ESC, will merge with Advisie. Together, the ESC Group now boasts over 375 specialists in business software, modern workplaces, and e-business, with offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal. This move solidifies ESC’s position as the largest Exact partner in the Benelux and strengthens its reputation as a leading Microsoft partner. 

Leadership and Strategy

Maritha van Klink-Doorn, Marketing & Strategy Director at Advisie, and Pieter Jan Petermeijer, General Director at Qexpertise, will lead the newly unified Advisie. Supported by their existing teams, they will continue to expand operations in the Dutch market while maintaining their focus on autonomy. 

Client-Centric Expertise

“Advisie has been a trusted partner of Exact since the very beginning, providing comprehensive solutions that meet the needs of modern businesses,” says Wiegert de Vos, Chief Commercial Officer of Exact. 

As the only certified Exact Platinum Partner in the Netherlands, Advisie has repeatedly earned the title of Exact Partner of the Year. Combined with Qexpertise’s expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, CRM, and custom applications, this collaboration offers clients a unique set of integrated solutions. 

Driving Digital Transformation

“The expansion of the ESC Group, including ESC and Net IT, into the Netherlands is a major milestone. Their integrated solutions on the Microsoft platform create unique opportunities to accelerate digital transformation for our clients,” states Erik Kerkhofs, Director of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft. 

ESC now unites leading technology and consultancy companies across the Netherlands (Advisie), Belgium (ESC & Net IT), and Portugal, empowering organizations to unlock their full potential through smart cloud technology. With offerings ranging from business applications, low-code solutions, and BI to modern workplace tools like Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, and IT management, ESC provides everything businesses need to thrive. Its e-business division builds advanced web applications, online portals, and webshops for rapidly growing mid-sized and large enterprises. 

About ESC

ESC helps businesses unlock their full potential through intelligent business applications, modern workplace technology, and e-business solutions. Offering strategic advice, expert implementation, and ongoing support, ESC delivers exceptional results in digital transformation projects. 

With over 20 years of experience, ESC has proven its reliability. Recent acquisitions, including CRM specialist Net IT, Qexpertise, and now Advisie, have grown ESC’s team to 375 employees. Recognized as a Trends Gazelle nominee for eight consecutive years, ESC is a respected and certified partner for Microsoft and Exact. 

Backed by Capital A, ESC continues to meet the demand for smart software and IT specialists, expanding its reach under the ESC Holding umbrella. 

About Advisie | www.advisie.nl 

Advisie supports organizations primarily within supply chain (wholesale and manufacturing), education, professional services, healthcare, and automotive industries by advising on the automation of (financial) processes and enabling them to work in the (Azure) Business Cloud. In addition to offering advice and implementing business software, Advisie has an in-house development department and its own dedicated support desk. The development team creates software solutions (Advisie Products) that integrate seamlessly with Exact and Microsoft. 

Advisie is the only certified Exact Platinum Partner in the Netherlands and has been named Exact Partner of the Year multiple times. This certification guarantees that businesses are working with a reliable partner that not only provides advice and software implementation but also delivers ongoing support. With its mix of industry expertise, innovative solutions, customer-centric approach, Advisie Solutions, and its own support team, Advisie stands out as a unique service provider. 

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