The ESC Group strengthens its position as a leader in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and modern workplace solutions with the acquisition of SDP Retail.
A Milestone in Retail Expertise
With this acquisition, ESC Group adds retail-specific software and IT solutions to its portfolio, marking a significant enhancement to its offering. The acquisition also marks ESC’s entry into the French market, supported by additional development and support centers in Spain and Argentina. Following this move, the group now boasts over 550 technology specialists and surpasses €100 million in consolidated revenue.
40 Years of Retail Excellence
SDP Retail has built a strong reputation over nearly four decades, serving both large and small retailers with fast, efficient POS and ERP software. The Belgian IT company has been active in France for over 20 years, offering both its proprietary solutions and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Co-owner Luc De Cock sees the move as a positive step forward for SDP Retail:
“Joining ESC Group ensures continuity for our customers and growth opportunities for our teams. I’m passing the leadership to Jan Struyve, who will now leverage his years of experience in an even broader framework.”
A Natural Next Step: Joint Venture Dynavision
“For nearly three years, we’ve worked closely with SDP Retail through our joint venture, Dynavision,” shares Jan Hofman, CEO of ESC Group. “Together, we’ve developed sophisticated extensions for Dynamics 365 Business Central, now distributed by numerous Dynamics partners worldwide. This acquisition allows us to combine our strengths and portfolios across Belgium, the Netherlands, and France.”
SDP Retail’s new Managing Director, Jan Struyve, adds:
“Becoming part of the ESC Group was a deliberate choice for us. Our customers can rely on the continued delivery of our products and services while being confident about the future.”
An Expanding Network
Earlier this year, ESC Group welcomed GMI Group (Belgium), Logic Vision, and DynamicHands (Netherlands) into its fold. With additional strong players like Advisie, Net IT, and now SDP Retail, ESC Group has grown to over 550 consultants, cementing its position as a challenger in the European IT and business applications market.
Customers now benefit from unparalleled expertise in Microsoft technologies, including Dynamics 365 CRM, Business Central, Copilot, Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365. Additionally, the group continues to deliver excellence in Exact ERP software, proprietary solutions, e-business, cybersecurity, IT management, and AI.