10 September 2024, Amsterdam, The Netherlands: The Digital Neighborhood, a community of leading European technology companies specializing in Microsoft AI and Cloud, today announce the integration of its three Data Science brands – 2Foqus, Active Professionals, and Cmotions – under the brand name Cmotions. The integration positions the new entity as a leading force in the Dutch Data & AI market, focused on delivering end-to-end solutions across the entire data value chain, powered by AI technologies.
The consolidation strengthens the brands’ ability to leverage synergies as a unified business Practice, enhancing their capacity to serve clients across the entire Data & AI spectrum. By combining their expertise, the new Cmotions now offers a comprehensive suite of services, including Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, and AI-driven innovations. This move underscores Cmotions’ commitment to advancing AI-powered solutions and delivering measurable, data-driven results for The Digital Neighborhood ‘s customers.
The new organization will be led by JanJaap Kolleman (CEO), supported by Mikel Snijders (COO), Agnes Heijboer (CFO), Dave Jansen (CCO), Kees Groenewoud (CPO), and Gaby Smit (Alliances).
“In recent months, our teams have naturally gravitated toward joint AI-driven projects, highlighting the strength of our combined expertise. Formalizing this collaboration through integration allows us to better harness the power of AI and Data Science. With over 100 highly skilled professionals working together, we are well-positioned to lead the Dutch Data & AI market. Our collective strengths enable us to offer a broader, more integrated service portfolio, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven innovation for our clients,” says Kolleman.
Mikel Snijders adds, “Over the coming months, we will integrate the various components of our organization, streamline processes, and align our commercial operations. Our focus is on delivering a significantly enhanced, AI-driven data science offering that combines the strengths of each individual brand, ultimately providing our customers with more value than ever before. As we make progress, you’ll start to see exciting updates, such as the merging of our logos into the new Cmotions brand. These changes reflect the enhanced capabilities we’re building behind the scenes to offer an even more seamless and powerful experience for our customers. Our fully integrated organization will be operational by January 1, 2025.”
“As we work through the integration, we will continue developing cutting-edge, AI-powered solutions that push the boundaries of Data Science. With the combined strength of 2Foqus, Cmotions, and Active Professionals, our expertise in AI and Data Science creates an even stronger platform for driving innovation. This integration amplifies our ability to deliver breakthrough solutions, offering The Digital Neighborhood’s 2,700 global client’s deeper insights, fresh perspectives, and advanced AI capabilities that were previously beyond reach,” says Kees Groenewoud.
With 18 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs), The Digital Neighborhood strengthens Cmotions’ ability to deliver cutting-edge AI and Cloud innovations, reinforced by deep industry expertise and leadership.
For further information, please contact:
Rozzyn Boy: rozzyn.boy@thedigitalneighborhood.com
About The Digital Neighborhood
The Digital Neighborhood is a community of European tech companies specializing in Microsoft AI and Cloud. With over 1,460 consultants, engineers, and other specialists across seven countries, the organization provides a seamless and integrated AI-driven approach to business transformation. Its community includes companies such as True, Fullstaq, Pink Elephant, Iquality, 2Foqus, Active Professionals, Cmotions, Focus Enterprise Solutions, GAC Business Solutions, ABC E BUSINESS, Delegate, Projectum, Sulava, and Consit Gruppen. Headquartered in Amsterdam, The Digital Neighborhood is committed to helping its customers embrace what’s next and realize their digital ambitions. “Partner with one of us and you can call on all of us.”
www.thedigitalneighborhood.com
About 2Foqus
For nearly 15 years, 2Foqus has been the go-to specialist for connecting people, data, and business results. Operating from Breda and Apeldoorn (NL), they partner with over 500 organizations to deliver tailored data solutions. Its team of 60 certified experts excels in making data accessible and actionable, helping organizations achieve their goals swiftly. 2Foqus also provides training to foster a more data-driven approach within businesses, ensuring data management remains people-centric.
About Active Professionals
Since 2005, Active Professionals has been assisting organizations across various sectors with a wide range of data challenges, from Data Strategy to Data Science. Its mission, “Expansion. Always in all ways,” reflects its commitment to continuous improvement. The team of 50 highly educated and dedicated professionals brings years of specialized experience and a deep passion for their field to every project they deliver.
About Cmotions
At Cmotions, they understand the power of data to drive growth and success better than anyone—a specialty they’ve honed over the past 22 years. With over 40 experts, they have the knowledge and experience to unlock, analyze, enrich, and capitalize on data streams within organizations. Cmotions also boasts a dedicated Analytics Lab, where passionate data professionals leverage a cloud-based environment and innovative tools to conduct various experiments.
