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Capgemini to Buy WNS for $3.3 Billion to Expand AI Offer

21/7/2025
 
For its part, Capgemini said it plans to use the WNS acquisition to transition into an “agentic AI-powered intelligent” operation. The company’s services “will be the showcase for agentic AI,” Capgemini Chief Executive Officer Aiman Ezzat said in the firm’s statement on Monday. 
The acquisition will also increase Capgemini’s exposure to the US market, and Ezzat said in an interview that it expands the company’s “expertise and technology.” 

WNS’s products help businesses perform data analysis, manage shipping and routing, automate travel booking and predict how customers will behave. The company serves more than 600 clients and operates in 13 countries, according to its website. In April, it reported better-than-anticipated quarterly earnings, though revenue declined slightly.

What Bloomberg Intelligence Says: Capgemini’s $3.3 billion bid for WNS Holdings looks like a strategic bet on enterprises leaning on low-cost implementers to design and run AI agents, yet business-process-service disruption means expected revenue and profit synergies might not materialize. Yet Capgemini could boost US exposure and end-to-end transformation project competitiveness — Tamlin Bason, BI Industry Analyst.

IT services firms from Capgemini to Accenture Plc are spending heavily on artificial intelligence, which companies around the world are racing to adopt. Capgemini said in the statement that the biggest opportunity for its customers to get value from AI is the “fundamental redesign of their operations and business practices.”
“If enterprises turn to services firms to design and run agentic solutions, this could be the first of many such deals in the space,” Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Tamlin Bason said in a note. 

FERCHAU Accelerates Its Growth in Pomerania

8/7/2025
 
The international engineering and IT services provider is expanding its operations in the region. The number of experts at its local branch is set to double soon, reaching 200 specialists.
For around 60 years, FERCHAU has been delivering engineering projects around the world. Based on positive experiences in Pomerania and dynamic development in recent years, the company is intensifying its activities in Poland – with Gdańsk at the forefront.  Its Gdańsk office plays a key role in the company’s global operations by combining local expertise with international projects for industry leaders such as Airbus, Siemens, BMW, and Meyer Werft. The team focuses on supporting projects in sectors crucial for Pomerania: shipbuilding, wind energy, mechanics, electrical engineering, and IT.
Mechanical, Electrical, and IT Experts Wanted
FERCHAU is currently seeking mechanical and electrical engineers, specialists in ship construction and systems design, as well as experts in digitalization, automation, and high-voltage systems. The company is also actively recruiting professionals in OT/IT, SCADA, and CAD design.
– Tricity is home to globally active companies from the maritime, semiconductor, aerospace, and automotive sectors, proving the high level of competence in the region – says Przemysław Grzanka, Head of Delivery & Gdańsk Branch Director FERCHAU Polska. – Our Gdańsk office serves as a bridge connecting local qualifications with global opportunities, which is why we are committed to its continuous growth.
FERCHAU supports technical projects by providing expert knowledge, staffing, and consulting. They work alongside a number of local companies, tailoring solutions to each client’s specific needs. In Poland, its clients include companies that embrace Industry 5.0 innovation.

Genpact continues investment in Iași (Romania) with new delivery center

8/7/2025
 
Genpact, a global advanced technology services and solutions company, announced the opening (May 2025) of its new delivery center in Iași, Romania, underscoring the company’s ongoing commitment to growth and innovation in the region. With more than two decades of experience shaping Romania’s business sector, Genpact continues to enhance its local presence by integrating industry-leading technology and specialized expertise to support global clients and empower local communities.

Genpact employs 5,000 professionals in Romania. Its Iași team has expanded quickly, growing from just a handful of professionals to more than 650 in 18 months. This growth highlights the region’s robust talent pool and Genpact’s confidence in the region’s potential.
Central to Genpact’s strategy is significant investment in training its teams on emerging fields, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, and other emerging technologies. Through Genome, the company’s proprietary learning and development platform, Genpact equips its teams with the skills they need to advance its AI-first strategy, driving innovation and technological leadership.

“Iași is strategically important for Genpact and our growth journey,” said Marina Vernetti, Chief Operating Officer, Genpact EMEA. “Recognized as a dynamic technology and talent hub within EMEA, the region provides outstanding opportunities to scale high-value services and accelerate digital transformation. Our new center is designed to bring together top talent and advanced technology to solve complex challenges for global clients. This expansion reinforces our long-term commitment to fostering growth and prosperity for both our employees and the local community.”
Genpact partners with leading local institutions, including “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, Teach for Romania NGO, and regional professional networks. The collaboration with “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University exemplifies Genpact’s dedication to nurturing future leaders and facilitating specialized workshops led by company experts. Students gain practical skills in AI, and related fields, areas in which Genpact has deep expertise and real-world application experience. These educational initiatives are essential components of Genpact’s broader vision to equip talent with the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving future of work.

New Scania Knowledge Center in Gdańsk

8/7/2025
 
Scania has announced another major investment in Poland. The company has decided to launch a new European knowledge center in Gdańsk. The unit is set to expand over time, gradually bringing together a broad team of HR professionals within core functions.
The Gdańsk-based knowledge center is planned to be one of three global hubs, alongside planned locations in South America and Asia. The decision to locate the center in Poland followed an in-depth analysis of several European countries. Gdańsk stood out due to its excellent access to qualified professionals, strong experience in shared service operations, and a stable economic environment. A significant factor was also Scania’s already well-established presence in Poland, which includes 13 sales branches, 42 authorized service workshops, a training center, and nearly 1,000 employees.
– Gdańsk is a strategic location for us – said Bartosz Poździk, Head of Knowledge Center Europe at Scania. – We are investing here not only in infrastructure and technology, but, most importantly, in people, who will support the growth of our company across multiple continents.
A New Chapter in Pomerania
For over 30 years, Scania operates a bus business in the Pomeranian region (in Słupsk and its surroundings), main factory has been closed in 2024 due to the company’s new strategy. The production of bus chassis is still continuing, with 300 employees.
Years of successful cooperation and mutual trust have made Pomerania a reliable and proven partner for the company. The launch of a new competence center in Gdańsk marks an entirely new chapter in Scania’s operations in Poland.

UK tech company opens office in Gdańsk

8/7/2025
 
Alfa, a UK-based technology company supporting the financial sector, has chosen Gdańsk as the location for its first office in Poland. The company has outlined a five-year development plan.
Since 1990, this British powerhouse has been delivering IT systems and services to the global asset finance and automotive sectors. Leveraging agile methodologies and deep industry expertise, Alfa successfully delivers projects for the world’s leading leasing providers. The Polish office joins Alfa’s international network of locations in Europe, North America, and Oceania.

Global Product Development
The company’s flagship product, Alfa Systems, is a cloud-native, SaaS platform designed to meet the diverse needs of the asset finance industry. Its flexible architecture supports a wide range of financial products, including complex lease agreements, loans, and usage-based offerings. Through process automation, intelligent decision-making, and seamless integration, clients can optimize operations and respond flexibly to changing market conditions.
One of Alfa’s core principles is involving teams from multiple locations in product development. This exchange of ideas and perspectives ensures solutions that are comprehensive, customer-focused, and inclusive – values at the heart of Alfa’s mission.

Impressed by the Tricity
The decision followed months of discussions and careful evaluation. The expansion into Central and Eastern Europe is part of Alfa’s strategy to build a diverse and innovative global community.
– The Tricity stood out with its strong tech community and became the center of our recruitment efforts for this year and beyond. During our visits, I was impressed by the energy, professionalism, and openness of the local IT community, as well as the beauty and culture of the region – said Andrew Flegg, Chief Technology Officer. – This step reflects our commitment to attracting top talent. Our new colleagues will tackle the functional and technical challenges of implementing a platform designed for clients financing everything from sports cars to satellites.


Local Leadership with Global Reach
Develocraft, a Gdańsk-based firm known for mapping the IT talent landscape, has taken the lead on establishing Alfa’s Polish operations. A trusted local partner, Develocraft is well-equipped to support this new investor. Alongside Invest in Pomerania – a regional initiative coordinated by the Pomerania Development Agency – they provided all the necessary information for a localization decision.


– A reference visit to Gdańsk was a turning point for Alfa. The decision-makers were impressed by the business potential and the maturity of the local labor market. The Infoshare conference made a huge impact – they saw firsthand how vibrant and well-organized our tech ecosystem is – said Kamil Parafiniuk, Board Member at Develocraft.

India-based Data Template IT provider sets up in Vilnius for European expansion

8/7/2025
 
Data Template, a global IT service provider, is setting up an office in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius to support its expansion in Europe. The company provides software engineering services including application development, big data, AI/ML, DevOps, embedded systems, and cloud engineering to its mainly US client base. Attracted by Lithuania’s highly-educated, multilingual talent pool and innovation-friendly business environment, Data Template plans to hire 5-10 engineers in the next 6 months and up to 50 full-time employees in the coming 3 years.  

Founded in 2011 in Bangalore, India, Data Template has grown into a global enterprise with over 300 employees across 9 countries. Its focus is on leveraging emerging technologies to support its clients’ ongoing digitalisation. With headquarters in Cincinnati, USA, it provides competitive, high-quality IT services to Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups in America. Its customer base spans multiple industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, and includes a significant partnership with a San Francisco-based company.  
Data Template is now focused on global expansion, with a strong emphasis on Europe. This expansion prompted the company to look for a delivery location in Europe that could service clients in the US and Europe while also serving as a technology development centre. It chose Lithuania for this office thanks to the country’s tech talent and attractive conditions. 

US fintech giant Robinhood establishes first European hub in Lithuania

8/7/2025
 
Robinhood, a leading US financial services company, has established its first European hub in Lithuania. The company obtained both a Category A financial brokerage license and a crypto asset services provider license, from the Bank of Lithuania. 
Founded in 2013, Robinhood is a leading financial services company headquartered in the United States and publicly traded on Nasdaq. The company operates a trading platform that offers stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrency trading. Serving over 25 million customers worldwide, Robinhood has expanded its services beyond traditional brokerage to include cash management, retirement accounts, and crypto wallet services across multiple markets. 
In Europe, Robinhood has launched a dedicated cryptocurrency trading platform through its Lithuania-based entity, Robinhood Europe, UAB, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global growth strategy. With a crypto asset services provider license Robinhood Europe is authorised to provide crypto asset custody, administration, and transaction services in Lithuania and across the European Economic Area. This represents the first license issued by the Bank of Lithuania under the EU’s MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) regulation. 
The Category A financial brokerage license, granted in April, allows Robinhood to offer dealing on own account services, order reception and transmission services, order execution on behalf of clients, proprietary trading, and additional financial services. With both licenses, Robinhood Europe aims to continue expanding its product offering in Europe, bringing a user-friendly investing experience to millions of customers across the region.

Capgemini acquires WNS for $3.3 billion, creating Agentic AI-powered Intelligent Operations leader

8/7/2025
 
The cash acquisition of WNS has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close by the end of 2025.
  • IT services companies worldwide are increasingly viewing AI - especially agentic AI - as the key driver of future revenue growth.
  • Business Process Services (BPS) are set to become the primary showcase for the capabilities of agentic AI.

The combination of Capgemini and WNS will act as a catalyst to lead in Intelligent Operations providing the required scale and unique set of capabilities from Strategy & Transformation consulting, to horizontal and sector expertise, platform offerings to deep AI and technology capabilities.

This transaction will position Capgemini as a leader in Digital BPS blending horizontal and vertical process expertise, with a global footprint. With combined revenues of €1.9 billion in 2024 in Digital BPS, this will strengthen Capgemini’s ability to accompany clients on their business and technology transformation journeys.

Capgemini employs some 340,000 people in more than 50 countries (over 11,000 in Poland), and the Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1bn. WNS employs more than 64,000 (over 150 professionals in Poland) and has operations in 13 countries including Canada, India, Turkey, the UK and the US.

Grid Dynamics expands in Warsaw

7/7/2025
 
A global technology company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange - Grid Dynamics - has become a tenant at Skyliner complex in Warsaw's city-centre.

The company has taken one floor of the office building, spanning approximately 1,500 sqm.

The Skyliner complex at Daszyńskiego Roundabout further establishes the area as a modern hub for IT, new technology and AI companies — Grid Dynamics is already the 10th such company to join the complex.

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