Capgemini

Capgemini is a French multinational provider of consulting, technology, engineering, digital transformation and business operations services. The group is headquartered in Paris and serves clients across major industries and public-sector domains worldwide. Its work spans strategy and transformation, software and application services, systems integration, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence, engineering and research and development, customer experience, and managed business processes. Capgemini generally operates as a business-to-business partner rather than as a consumer-facing product company, helping large organizations modernize operating models, build digital platforms, migrate technology estates, and apply emerging technologies to commercial and public-service challenges. The company traces its origins to October 1, 1967, when Serge Kampf founded Sogeti in Grenoble, France. The original business focused on enterprise management and data processing. During the 1970s, Sogeti expanded through the acquisition of Gemini Computer Systems and the French software company Centre d’Analyse et de Programmation, adopting the name CAP Gemini Sogeti. This combination established the corporate lineage that later became Cap Gemini and ultimately Capgemini. The group developed through a mixture of organic growth and acquisitions, particularly in consulting, outsourcing, systems integration and engineering. A major turning point came in 2000, when Cap Gemini acquired Ernst & Young Consulting for approximately $11 billion during the technology-market boom. The acquired consulting business was combined with Gemini Consulting, creating Cap Gemini Ernst & Young. The transaction increased the group’s scale and consulting capabilities but also left the company exposed when the dot-com bubble collapsed. Capgemini subsequently restructured, simplified its operating model, divested its North American consulting arm to Accenture, and placed greater emphasis on outsourcing, offshore delivery and global industrialization. Expansion in India became an important part of this strategy, supported by acquisitions including Kanbay and Thesys. In the 2010s and 2020s, Capgemini repositioned itself as a broader transformation partner. The acquisition of iGate in 2015 strengthened its North American technology-services presence. The purchase of LiquidHub in 2018 expanded digital customer-engagement capabilities, while the 2019 acquisition of Altran significantly enlarged the group’s engineering and R&D activities. Altran’s capabilities, together with Capgemini’s existing digital-engineering operations, were organized into Capgemini Engineering in 2021. The group also developed specialized business platforms and communities, including Capgemini Invent for strategy, design and transformation; Sogeti for local technology and engineering services; the Capgemini Research Institute; and the Applied Innovation Exchange network of innovation locations. Capgemini’s current business is organized around the convergence of business consulting, technology, engineering and operations. Its offerings include enterprise and application modernization, cloud adoption, intelligent industry, data platforms, generative AI, cybersecurity, digital customer experience, sustainability transformation and business-process services. The group has invested in quantum-computing research through Capgemini Quantum Lab, established with IBM, and has expanded its generative-AI portfolio through internal offerings, partnerships and acquisitions. The 2025 acquisition of WNS Global Services broadened the group’s business-process-management and technology-enabled operations capabilities, while the purchase of Cloud4C further expanded managed cloud services. As reported in Capgemini’s 2025 integrated reporting, the group had more than 420,000 employees or team members operating in more than 50 countries and generated approximately €22.5 billion in 2025 revenue…

Capgemini’s history begins in Grenoble, France, where Serge Kampf founded Sogeti on October 1, 1967. The original company was created as an enterprise-management and data-processing services business at a time when large organizations were beginning to adopt centralized computing and information systems. Kampf’s strategy was to build a professional-services company that could help clients use information technology in practical business settings rather than merely sell hardware or software. During the 1970s, Sogeti expanded beyond its initial French base. It acquired Gemini Computer Systems in 1974 and Centre d’Analyse et de Programmation, commonly known as CAP, in 1975. Following these transactions and the resolution of naming issues involving CAP UK, the company adopted the name CAP Gemini Sogeti. The new identity reflected the combination of the acquired organizations and marked the beginning of the corporate brand that would eventually become Capgemini. The group expanded internationally in the early 1980s. In 1981, it entered the United States through the acquisition of DASD Corporation, a Milwaukee-based data-conversion company with approximately 500 employees across 20 branches. The U.S. business operated for a period under the Cap Gemini DASD name. In 1990, Cap Gemini Sogeti acquired the Hoskyns Group in the United Kingdom, adding a significant IT-outsourcing and managed-services capability. In 1996, the company simplified its name to Cap Gemini, introduced a new group logo and progressively rebranded operating companies around the world. The most consequential transaction of the late 1990s and early 2000s was the acquisition of Ernst & Young Consulting, announced in March 2000 for approximately $11 billion. The acquired business was integrated with Gemini Consulting to form Cap Gemini Ernst & Young. The deal was completed at the peak of the dot-com boom, and the collapse of technology valuations soon created severe financial and operational pressure. Capgemini’s share value fell sharply in 2001, and the company recorded operating losses during the subsequent period. Management responded by restructuring the organization, reducing thirteen disciplines to four broad areas: consulting, technology services, local professional services and outsourcing. The group also sold its North American consulting arm to Accenture and increased its focus on offshore delivery and outsourcing. India became central to Capgemini’s global-delivery model during the middle and late 2000s. The acquisition of Kanbay in 2006 strengthened the group’s presence in India and expanded its financial-services and technology capabilities. In 2008, Capgemini acquired four former Getronics divisions, adding local infrastructure and managed-services activities. In 2010, it acquired a controlling interest in Brazilian IT-services company CPM Braxis and purchased Indian IT specialist Thesys. These transactions contributed to Capgemini’s evolution from a European consulting firm into a globally distributed technology-services organization. The 2010s brought renewed emphasis on digital transformation, cloud, customer experience and global scale. In 2015, Capgemini acquired U.S.-based technology and services company iGate for approximately $4 billion. The transaction expanded the group’s North American delivery footprint and strengthened its application and infrastructure-services portfolio. In 2017, Capgemini S.A. was reorganized as Capgemini SE, and the company’s Euronext identifier changed from CAP GEMINI to CAPGEMINI. In 2018, Capgemini acquired LiquidHub, a Philadelphia-based digital customer-engagement company, to support growth in digital and cloud services in North America. The group also created Capgemini Invent, a strategy, design and transformation division that expanded the former Capgemini Consulting business and incorporated capabilities associated with frog, Fahrenheit 212, Idean and June21. Capgemini Invent brought together management consulting, innovation, design, data and technology transformation. Capgemini’s 2019 acquisition of Altran was the largest in its history. Altran contributed engineering, product development and research-and-development expertise across industries such as automotive, aerospace, telecommunications and life sciences. Capgemini also obtained frog design and Cambridge Consultants through the transaction. In 2021, the engineering and R&D activities inherited from Altran were combined with Capgemini’s digital-engineering activities to form Capgemini Engineering. The company continued to broaden its ecosystem during the 2020s. In 2020, it introduced the “Get the future you want” brand promise. In 2021, it helped establish Future4care, a European digital-health accelerator, and acquired Australian and New Zealand businesses including RXP Services, Acclimation, Empired and Intergen. In January 2022, it established Capgemini Quantum Lab in collaboration with IBM. The laboratory was designed to help clients assess quantum-computing use cases, build internal expertise and develop potentially licensable technologies. Capgemini also expanded its generative-AI offerings in 2023 and acquired Syniti in 2024 to strengthen enterprise-data-management capabilities. In 2025, Capgemini agreed to acquire WNS Global Services in a $3.3 billion cash transaction and later completed the acquisition of Cloud4C. These deals extended the group’s capabilities in business-process management, analytics, managed services, cloud and generative-AI-enabled operations. Capgemini’s 2025 reporting described more than 420,000 team members across more than 50 countries and approximately €22.5 billion in annual revenue. The group has also faced criticism and reputational challenges. A French Senate inquiry characterized the company as an example of aggressive tax optimization in relation to its French tax position and public contracts. Separately, Capgemini Government Solutions, a U.S. subsidiary, became the focus of controversy over contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including a 2025 skip-tracing contract. After public and political pressure in early 2026, Capgemini announced that it would initiate a sale of the subsidiary. These events have added governance, transparency and responsible-business issues to the company’s broader transformation and technology agenda.

1. 2026Planned sale of Capgemini Government Solutions

   Capgemini launches a divestiture process for its U.S. government-services subsidiary following controversy over ICE-related work.

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2. 2025Agreement to acquire WNS Global Services

   Capgemini announces a $3.3 billion cash acquisition of WNS Global Services.

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3. 2024Acquisition of Syniti

   The company acquires Syniti to expand data quality, migration, governance and compliance capabilities.

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4. 2023Expansion into generative AI

   Capgemini announces a portfolio of generative-AI offerings and related transformation services.

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5. 2022Capgemini Quantum Lab established

   Capgemini establishes an international quantum-computing laboratory in collaboration with IBM.

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6. 2021Formation of Capgemini Engineering

   Engineering and R&D activities from Altran are combined with Capgemini Digital Engineering Services.

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7. 2020Aiman Ezzat becomes CEO

   Aiman Ezzat becomes Chief Executive Officer and Paul Hermelin becomes Chairman of the Board under a separated leadership structure.

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8. 2019Acquisition of Altran

   The group completes its largest acquisition, adding engineering and research-and-development capabilities.

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9. 2018Launch of Capgemini Invent

   Capgemini creates Capgemini Invent as its strategy, design and transformation division.

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10. 2017Conversion to Capgemini SE

    Capgemini S.A. becomes Capgemini SE and its Euronext trading name changes accordingly.

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11. 2015Acquisition of iGate

    Capgemini acquires iGate, strengthening its North American technology-services business.

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12. 2006Acquisition of Kanbay

    The acquisition expands Capgemini’s Indian delivery footprint and financial-services capabilities.

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13. 2003Major operating-model restructuring

    The company reorganizes its activities into consulting, technology services, local professional services and outsourcing.

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14. 2000Acquisition of Ernst & Young Consulting

    Cap Gemini acquires Ernst & Young Consulting for approximately $11 billion and creates Cap Gemini Ernst & Young.

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15. 1996Name simplified to Cap Gemini

    The group simplifies its name to Cap Gemini and begins a global operating-company rebrand.

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16. 1990Acquisition of Hoskyns Group

    Cap Gemini Sogeti acquires the British IT-outsourcing and managed-services company Hoskyns Group.

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17. 1981Entry into the United States

    The group enters the U.S. market through the acquisition of DASD Corporation.

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18. 1975Creation of CAP Gemini Sogeti

    Following acquisitions of CAP and Gemini Computer Systems, Sogeti adopts the CAP Gemini Sogeti name.

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19. 1974Acquisition of Gemini Computer Systems

    Sogeti acquires Gemini Computer Systems as part of its early international expansion.

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20. 1967Serge Kampf founds Sogeti

    Serge Kampf establishes Sogeti in Grenoble, France, creating the business that becomes Capgemini.

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A global end-to-end business and technology transformation partner combining strategy, consulting, design, engineering, cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity and managed operations. Capgemini primarily targets large enterprises and public-sector organizations seeking complex modernization, innovation and industrial-scale delivery.

• Capgemini InventStrategy, innovation and transformation consulting2018

  Capgemini Invent is the group’s strategy, design and transformation business. It combines management consulting with customer experience, product and service design, data, innovation and technology strategy. The division works with organizations across sectors including consumer products, retail, automotive, life sciences, utilities and financial services. Its capabilities include operating-model redesign, digital product development, sustainability transformation, intelligent-industry strategy and AI-enabled business transformation. The unit also incorporates or draws on brands and teams associated with frog and other acquired design and innovation practices.

• Capgemini EngineeringEngineering and research-and-development services2021

  Capgemini Engineering provides engineering, product-development and R&D services for industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, energy, life sciences and consumer products. Its work covers embedded systems, industrial software, digital manufacturing, connected products, systems engineering, testing, simulation, product lifecycle management and intelligent industry. The business was formed by combining Capgemini’s digital-engineering activities with engineering and R&D capabilities obtained through the Altran acquisition.

• SogetiLocal technology and engineering services2002

  Sogeti is a wholly owned Capgemini subsidiary focused on practical technology and engineering services for local and regional clients. Its activities include software development, quality engineering, testing, cloud, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure and application services. Sogeti operates as a delivery-oriented technology brand within the wider Capgemini portfolio and is intended to provide accessible, close-to-market services while drawing on the group’s global methods, platforms and expertise.

• Cloud and infrastructure servicesCloud transformation and managed infrastructure

  Capgemini’s cloud and infrastructure portfolio helps organizations design, migrate, operate and optimize technology estates across public, private and hybrid environments. Services include cloud strategy, migration, platform engineering, infrastructure modernization, observability, cybersecurity, workplace services, application operations and managed infrastructure. The portfolio has been expanded through acquisitions and partnerships, including the addition of Cloud4C’s managed-services capabilities and the group’s work with major cloud ecosystem providers.

• Data and artificial intelligence servicesData, analytics and AI transformation

  Capgemini provides data strategy, data-platform modernization, analytics, data governance, machine learning, generative AI and AI operating-model services. Its activities range from data migration and quality management to the deployment of AI applications and responsible-AI controls. The acquisition of Syniti strengthened data quality, migration and compliance capabilities, while the group’s generative-AI portfolio addresses enterprise use cases such as knowledge work, software engineering, customer operations, supply chains and intelligent business processes.

• Cybersecurity servicesCybersecurity and digital risk

  Capgemini’s cybersecurity services cover cyber strategy, identity and access management, security operations, threat detection, cloud security, application security, resilience, compliance and incident response. The offering supports enterprises and public-sector organizations as they modernize infrastructure and increase exposure to cloud, connected products, industrial systems and AI. Cybersecurity is delivered through consulting, technology implementation and managed-security operations rather than through a single standalone software product.

• Capgemini Quantum LabQuantum-computing research and advisory2022

  Capgemini Quantum Lab is an international research and client-engagement initiative established with IBM. It is intended to help organizations understand quantum-computing concepts, evaluate potential use cases, develop internal capabilities and explore applications that may eventually become production technologies. The lab forms part of Capgemini’s broader emerging-technology agenda and connects research, consulting, engineering and technology-partner capabilities.

• Intelligent Business OperationsBusiness process management and managed operations2025

  Capgemini’s intelligent-business-operations activities combine business-process services, automation, analytics, technology operations and industry expertise. The portfolio supports finance, procurement, customer operations, supply chain, human resources and other enterprise functions. The acquisition of WNS Global Services broadened this area with additional process-management, analytics and industry capabilities, while generative AI and automation are used to increase speed, consistency and insight in managed operations.

• 2022Every action counts

  Global

  Capgemini supported the United Nations SDG Action Campaign through storytelling and employee-led projects illustrating how technology, digital skills and AI-related initiatives can contribute to sustainability and social-development goals.

  Outcome. The activity reinforced Capgemini’s sustainability narrative and connected employee projects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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• 2021Future4care

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  Capgemini partnered with Sanofi, Orange and Generali to launch Future4care, an accelerator intended to support European start-ups developing digital-health solutions. The initiative connected technology, healthcare, insurance and telecommunications expertise with early-stage companies.

  Outcome. Future4care was established as a European digital-health ecosystem and accelerator involving start-ups, corporate partners and healthcare stakeholders.

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• 2020Get the future you want

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  Capgemini introduced a global brand platform and promise built around helping clients, employees and communities define and achieve the future they want through technology. The campaign emphasized human-centered transformation, inclusion, sustainability and the group’s role as a long-term business and technology partner.

  Outcome. The platform became a central expression of Capgemini’s global brand positioning and was promoted through advertising, social media and targeted media activity.

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• 2026Divest Capgemini Government SolutionsM&A

  Public and political criticism focused on the U.S. subsidiary’s contract with ICE for skip-tracing and related enforcement-support work.

  What changed. Capgemini announced that it would immediately initiate a process to sell Capgemini Government Solutions.

  Aftermath. The decision separated the parent group from the subsidiary at the center of the controversy, while leaving the transaction’s completion and ultimate buyer unresolved in the available material.

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• 2025Acquire WNS Global ServicesM&A

  Capgemini sought to expand business-process management, analytics, industry operations and AI-enabled services.

  What changed. The group agreed to acquire WNS Global Services in a cash transaction and subsequently integrated WNS-related capabilities into its intelligent-business-operations portfolio.

  Aftermath. The acquisition expanded Capgemini’s business-process and operations capabilities and strengthened its positioning around generative-AI-enabled services.

  Acquisition consideration. Approximately $3.3 billion in cash (Agreement announced July 2025)

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• 2023Launch generative-AI offeringsProduct launch

  Rapid advances in large language models created demand for enterprise experimentation, governance and production implementation.

  What changed. Capgemini announced a portfolio of generative-AI offerings across consulting, technology implementation, data, software engineering and business operations.

  Aftermath. Generative AI became a central element of Capgemini’s transformation strategy and acquisition narrative, including its later WNS transaction.

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• 2022Invest in quantum computingStrategy

  Quantum computing was emerging as a potential source of long-term advantage in optimization, simulation, security and scientific computing.

  What changed. Capgemini established Capgemini Quantum Lab in collaboration with IBM to support experimentation, client education and application development.

  Aftermath. The laboratory gave the group a formal platform for quantum advisory and research while the technology remained at an exploratory stage for most enterprises.

  • IBM — IBM collaborated with Capgemini on the quantum-computing laboratory and related client experimentation.
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• 2019Acquire AltranM&A

  Capgemini wanted to increase its engineering, product-development and research-and-development capabilities in intelligent industry and connected products.

  What changed. The company acquired Altran and integrated its engineering and R&D capabilities into the Capgemini portfolio.

  Aftermath. The transaction became Capgemini’s largest acquisition and led to the formation of Capgemini Engineering in 2021.

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• 2018Create Capgemini InventStrategy

  Clients increasingly sought integrated strategy, design, innovation, data and technology transformation services.

  What changed. Capgemini rebranded and expanded Capgemini Consulting as Capgemini Invent, incorporating capabilities from frog and other acquired practices.

  Aftermath. Invent became the group’s dedicated strategy, innovation, design and transformation platform.

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• 2015Acquire iGateM&A

  Capgemini aimed to strengthen its North American presence and expand application, infrastructure and industry capabilities.

  What changed. The group acquired U.S.-based technology and services company iGate.

  Aftermath. The deal enlarged Capgemini’s North American delivery footprint and broadened its technology-services portfolio.

  Acquisition consideration. Approximately $4 billion (April 2015)

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• 2003Restructure around four broad business areasStrategy

  The post-dot-com environment exposed the complexity and cost of the company’s prior operating structure.

  What changed. Capgemini reduced thirteen disciplines to four broad areas: consulting, technology services, local professional services and outsourcing, while increasing focus on offshore delivery.

  Aftermath. The restructuring supported a more industrialized global-delivery model and increased emphasis on outsourcing and offshore operations.

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• 2000Acquire Ernst & Young ConsultingM&A

  Cap Gemini sought to expand its consulting scale and international reach during the technology-market boom.

  What changed. The company acquired Ernst & Young Consulting for approximately $11 billion and combined it with Gemini Consulting.

  Aftermath. The transaction increased scale but was followed by pressure from the dot-com collapse, falling share value, operating losses and a later restructuring.

  Acquisition consideration. Approximately $11 billion (March 2000)

  • Accenture — Accenture acquired Capgemini’s North American consulting arm during the subsequent restructuring.
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• 2026Controversy over Capgemini Government Solutions and ICE workControversy

  Capgemini Government Solutions became the subject of public and political criticism after reports that the U.S. subsidiary had secured work for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including skip-tracing services intended to help locate people for enforcement and removal operations. Capgemini stated that structural and legal restrictions surrounding the subsidiary’s classified federal-government work limited the parent company’s ability to exercise direct operational control. On February 1, 2026, the group announced that it would immediately begin a process to sell the subsidiary.

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• 2022French tax-optimization controversyControversy

  A French Senate inquiry characterized Capgemini as a prominent example of tax optimization. Reporting connected the issue to the company’s French tax position, its use of tax structures and public contracts, and a reduction of a proposed tax adjustment from approximately €17.3 million to €3.9 million. The issue attracted criticism because Capgemini also received contracts from French public bodies, including the Ministry of Finance.

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• 2026Capgemini reports 2025 revenue of approximately €22.5 billion

  Capgemini’s 2025 integrated reporting described a group of more than 420,000 team members in over 50 countries and reported approximately €22.5 billion in global revenue for 2025.

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• 2025Capgemini agrees to acquire WNS Global Services

  Capgemini announced a cash acquisition of WNS Global Services to broaden its business-process-management, analytics and technology-enabled operations capabilities.

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• 2025Capgemini completes acquisition of Cloud4C

  The group completed the purchase of managed-services provider Cloud4C, expanding its cloud-management and infrastructure capabilities.

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• 2024Capgemini acquires Syniti

  The group acquired enterprise-data-management specialist Syniti to strengthen data quality, migration, governance and regulatory-compliance capabilities.

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• 2024Capgemini wins major HM Revenue & Customs legacy-systems contract

  Capgemini secured a contract valued at up to £574 million to operate legacy tax-management systems for the United Kingdom’s HM Revenue & Customs.

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• 2023Capgemini announces its generative-AI offerings

  Capgemini announced a dedicated portfolio of generative-AI services and solutions as part of its broader artificial-intelligence strategy.

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• 2022Capgemini establishes Capgemini Quantum Lab with IBM

  The group announced an international quantum-computing laboratory intended to help clients explore applications and develop quantum-related technologies.

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• 2021Capgemini and partners launch Future4care digital-health accelerator

  Capgemini joined Sanofi, Orange and Generali in launching Future4care, a European accelerator for digital-health start-ups.

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• 2020Capgemini launches a new global brand promise, “Get the future you want”

  Capgemini introduced a global brand platform centered on helping clients, employees and communities use technology to shape an inclusive and sustainable future.

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1. Capgemini
2. Who We Are, Values & Global Mission - Capgemini
3. Capgemini 2025 Integrated Annual Report
4. 2025 Universal Registration Document
5. Capgemini Board of Directors
6. Capgemini Management Team
7. Aiman Ezzat biography
8. Paul Hermelin biography
9. Nive Bhagat biography
10. Get the future you want brand platform
11. Every action counts
12. Capgemini to sell U.S. unit linked to ICE
13. France’s Capgemini to sell subsidiary working with ICE
14. International Business: Cap Gemini to Acquire Ernst & Young Consulting Business
15. Serge Kampf founds Sogeti
16. Launch of Capgemini Invent
17. Agreement to acquire WNS Global Services
18. Capgemini reports 2025 revenue of approximately €22.5 billion
19. Capgemini establishes Capgemini Quantum Lab with IBM