NTT DATA takes over Aoop: A mega step for digital growth in Brazil!

NTT DATA takes over Aoop: A mega step for digital growth in Brazil!

In a significant step, NTT DATA Business Solutions AG has announced the acquisition of the Brazilian company Aoop. This merger represents a strategic expansion of their presence in the Latin American market for ServiceNow solutions. Aoop, known for its implementations in Brazil, was founded in 2017 and has made a name for itself by helping numerous industries implement their digital strategies. The acquisition contracts have been signed but are still subject to approval by the Brazilian competition authority CADE.

With this acquisition, NTT DATA aims to sustainably expand its market shares in Brazil. “We are significantly increasing our competitiveness by offering both SAP and ServiceNow solutions,” said Norbert Rotter, CEO of NTT DATA Business Solutions. This step is particularly significant for positioning in the rapidly growing ServiceNow ecosystem. By incorporating Aoop, NTT DATA will also be able to further deepen its partnership with ServiceNow and establish a center of excellence in the region.

Strategic significance of the takeover

Ricardo Fachin, Managing Director of NTT DATA Business Solutions Brazil, emphasizes the positive effects of the acquisition: “We are strengthening the synergies with our other offices in Latin America and the USA, and Brazil will act as an important shoring center in ServiceNow’s global strategy.” Creating a unified offering for NTT DATA customers that includes Aoop's comprehensive ServiceNow services is at the forefront of this initiative.

Aoop has earned an excellent reputation through its world-class services and the successful execution of around 2,500 digital transformation projects managed by more than 300 certified experts. This success has earned the company ServiceNow Elite Partner status, underpinning its market leadership in Brazil. Luiz Cesar Baptistella, CEO of Aoop, explains: “The merger with NTT DATA allows us to expand our offering for existing customers and new joint solutions for SAP customers.”

The acquisition will also result in NTT DATA Business Solutions expanding its customer base in Brazil by 120 new customers. Following the acquisition, Aoop will operate as an independent company under the brand name “Aoop, an NTT DATA Company”, but will remain part of NTT DATA Business Solutions – Servicos de Tecnologia Ltda. in Brazil. This demonstrates NTT DATA's commitment to playing a leading role in the Latin America market.

This move could not only strengthen NTT DATA's market position in Brazil, but also help shape the entire digital transformation landscape in the region. For further information about the integration of Aoop services into NTT DATA's portfolio, regular updates will be available on the website nttdata-solutions.com requested.