DGS acquires SMC, a leading company in Italy in system integration services and application development for digital transformation

DGS, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, has acquired SMC to expand in the fast-growing market of Open Source platforms for creating digital experiences. The transaction, announced on 28/06/2022, strengthens DGS’s position in ICT services and expands the group’s presence in a strategic area for digital transformation.

What does the acquisition involve?

The acquisition concerns SMC, a company headquartered in Treviso that has been active for over 40 years in system integration and application development for digital transformation. SMC is recognized as a leading company in Italy in its fields and stands out in particular for the expertise developed in the industrial sector, as well as for its role as a Platinum Partner of Liferay.

The company is indeed a Platinum Partner of Liferay, described as the most advanced Open Source platform for creating business portals for large organizations. In addition, SMC has a strong presence in northern and central Italy and a broad client portfolio spanning industry, public administration, banks, and insurance companies.

Why is this transaction important for DGS?

For DGS, the acquisition represents a strategic step in the market of Open Source platforms and digital experiences. The transaction allows the company to strengthen its digital transformation offering, with particular focus on platforms and applications oriented toward business processes.

SMC is also the founder of RIOS, acronym for ReteItaliana Open Source, described as a reference point for Open Source platforms with the support and assurance of enterprise-level solutions. This element fits into DGS’s positioning in the ICT services market for public and private companies.

Who is DGS?

DGS is headquartered in Rome and has been operating for over 25 years in the ICT services market for public and private companies. The company specializes in digital solutions for business process transformation, including application system integration projects and proprietary applications, as well as cybersecurity and management advisory services.

DGS has historically worked alongside large clients that are leaders in their respective sectors, ensuring high technical standards thanks to a team of over 1,500 employees with 1,500 IT certifications and long-standing partnerships with major global software and application vendors. For more information, the company refers to its website www.dgsspa.com.

Where can you read the press release?

The full press release is available in PDF and is referenced by the page as a source of further information on the DGS-SMC transaction. The document allows readers to consult the full text related to the acquisition announced on 28/06/2022.

To learn more, read the PRESS RELEASE.