William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Predica in connection with its acquisition by SoftwareONE Holding AG (SoftwareONE) (SWX:SWON). The transaction was announced on February 8, 2022 and highlights William Blair’s ongoing momentum and leadership in the cloud services sector. This transaction marks the second cloud services transaction for William Blair in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, following the sale of 10th Magnitude to Cognizant in 2020.
About the Companies
Predica is a leading European provider of Microsoft Azure cloud migration, application modernization and managed services. Predica serves blue-chip enterprise customers in Europe, the Middle East and the US. As an acclaimed Microsoft Gold partner with 15 Gold competencies, 8 Advanced Specializations and the Microsoft Azure Expert MSP status, Predica specializes in applications & DevOps, cloud infrastructure, cyber security and data analytics in order to drive digital transformation with customers. Predica was founded in 2009 in Poland, based in Warsaw.
SoftwareONE (SWX:SWON) is a leading global provider of end-to-end software and cloud technology solutions, headquartered in Switzerland. With capabilities across the entire value chain, it helps companies design and implement their technology strategy, buy the right software and cloud solutions at the right price, and manage and optimize their software estate. Its offerings are connected by PyraCloud, SoftwareONE’s proprietary digital platform, which provides customers with data-driven, actionable intelligence.
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