Software and technology company ESC is expanding into the Netherlands with the acquisition of Qexpertise, based in Veenendaal. Qexpertise has 40 experts in ERP, CRM, and business software. Both companies are key Microsoft and Exact partners in their respective regions. Following the addition of SDE in late 2021 and Net-IT late last year, the group now has more than 265 technology specialists in business software, modern workplaces, and e-business.
Qexpertise specializes in all applications of Exact Software. In addition, it implements Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and, using the TRIMIT extension for Dynamics, automates processes for organizations in the fashion and furniture industries. The 40 employees assist medium-sized and large companies as well as quasi-governmental organizations. Managing Director Pieter Jan Petermeijer will continue to lead Qexpertise and will become a shareholder of ESC Holding.
“ESC and Qexpertise both have a strong offering in the Microsoft Dynamics and Exact Software markets. We see this step as a great opportunity to expand beyond national borders and, moreover, to offer our customers ESC’s comprehensive service portfolio. It is very encouraging to be able to leverage each other’s strengths in the future and, in doing so, serve our customers even better.” —Pieter Jan Petermeijer.
“We speak the same language—and by that I don’t mean Dutch, but rather the language of Dynamics 365, Exact, and business consulting in general,” explains Benny Van Hyfte, CEO of ESC. “We saw a unique opportunity to combine our expertise. With over 265 IT specialists, we can now better meet the exploding demand for smart technology.”
“We bring together leading technology and consulting firms so that, with our help, modern organizations can unlock their full business potential. Together, we analyze, implement, and optimize digital transformation initiatives that deliver results,” explains Van Hyfte. In addition to business applications and BI, companies can find everything they need for modern workplaces—ranging from Microsoft 365 and the cloud to cybersecurity and IT management. The rapidly expanding e-business division, in turn, builds web applications, online portals, and web stores for fast-growing medium-sized and large companies.
“In addition to the complementary culture and activities within Qexpertise, this is also the ideal time to take our first international step. There’s a tremendous buzz of energy among the various teams. This is further reinforced by ESC’s move into brand-new offices in Ghent,” concludes Robin Janssens, Investment Manager at Capital A. “We look forward to combining our expertise with our Dutch colleagues, building great solutions, and continuing our growth trajectory.”
About Qexpertise
Qexpertise is an Exact Software Partner and a Microsoft Dynamics Partner in the Netherlands and helps businesses and government organizations implement and use Exact and Microsoft ERP software as effectively as possible on a daily basis.
The company was founded in 2002 and has since grown to 40 employees. Its specialists are familiar with all the different versions of the Exact and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central software. Qexpertise supports organizations that use Exact across a wide range of industries, as well as quasi-governmental organizations. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is primarily implemented at companies in the fashion and furniture industries using the specialized TRIMIT solution.
Qexpertise is based in Veenendaal, but works with organizations throughout the Netherlands.
About ESC
ESC helps companies and organizations get a head start in the digital world through smart business applications, modern workplace technology, and e-business. We offer expert-level strategic consulting, implementation, and support for digital transformation projects.
With more than 20 years under our belt, this isn’t our first acquisition. Previously, ESC acquired industry peer SDE, and CRM specialist Net-IT recently joined the company. With the recent acquisition of Qexpertise in the Netherlands, the number of employees has reached 265. The company is also experiencing healthy organic growth and is already on track for its 8the Nominated as a Trends Gazelle for the second consecutive year. The company is a respected and certified partner of both Microsoft and Exact.
Capital A, an investment firm operating in Belgium and the Netherlands, previously acquired a majority stake in ESC. Bolstered by this additional capital and business expertise, we aim to continue meeting the unrelenting demand for smart software and IT specialists through the parent company, ESC Holding. Qexpertise will become part of ESC Holding.
