2Foqus, Active Professionals and Cmotions team up to shake up the Data Science market in the Netherlands

September 10, 2024, Amsterdam: The Digital Neighborhood, a group of European tech companies specializing in Microsoft AI and Cloud, today announced it is merging its three Data Science companies under the name Cmotions. The integrated company will become a leader in the Dutch Data & AI market. The new Cmotions focuses on delivering complete end-to-end solutions across the data value chain using AI.

By merging, the companies can better leverage each other's strengths as an integrated Practice within the group. This can better serve clients across the entire spectrum of Data & AI. By merging, Cmotions can now offer a full set of services including Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science and AI-driven innovation. This move highlights Cmotions' commitment to developing AI solutions and delivering measurable, data-driven results for The Digital Neighborhood's clients.

From 2Foqus to Cmotions

The new organization is led by JanJaap Kolleman (CEO), supported by Mikel Snijders (COO), Agnes Heijboer (CFO), Dave Jansen (CCO), Kees Groenewoud (CPO) and Gaby Smit (Partnerships).

"Over the past few months, our teams have looked to each other to carry out AI-based projects together. This shows the strength of our joint expertise. By formalizing this collaboration in the new Cmotions, we can further leverage the power of AI and Data Science. With more than a hundred specialists, we have an excellent starting position to become leaders in the Dutch Data & AI market. Together we can offer a broader, better integrated portfolio of services, which will allow us to push the boundaries of innovation enabled by AI for our clients," Kolleman said.

Mikel Snijders adds "In the coming months we are going to merge the different parts of our organizations, optimize processes and align our commercial activities. Our focus here is to create stronger AI-driven Data Science proposition where the strengths of all three companies come together. With this we are going to deliver more value than ever to our customers. In the coming months, we will share fun updates, such as how our existing logos merge into the new Cmotions brand. These changes reflect the enhanced skills we are developing behind the scenes to deliver a seamless and powerful experience to our clients. Our new organization will become operational January 1, 2025."

"During the integration, we will of course continue to develop advanced AI solutions that push the boundaries of Data Science. With the combined strength of 2Foqus, Cmotions and Active Professionals, we are creating an even better foundation for innovation. This will allow us to develop groundbreaking solutions that will enable us to offer The Digital Neighborhood's 2,700 customers better insights, new perspectives and advanced AI capabilities not previously possible," said Kees Groenewoud.

With 18 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs), The Digital Neighborhood strengthens Cmotions' ability to deliver breakthrough AI and Cloud innovations, leveraging the group's deep industry expertise.

About The Digital Neighborhood

The Digital Neighborhood is a group of European tech companies specializing in Microsoft AI and Cloud. With more than 1,460 IT engineers in seven countries, the organization offers a seamless and integrated AI-driven approach to business transformation. Headquartered in Amsterdam, The Digital Neighborhood is committed to helping its clients embrace the future and realize their digital ambitions: 'Partner with one of us and you can call on all of us'.www.thedigitalneighborhood.com

About 2Foqus

For fifteen years, 2Foqus has been the specialist in bringing people, data and business results together. From offices in Breda and Apeldoorn, more than 500 clients are supported with customized data solutions. The team of 60 certified experts are experts in making data accessible and usable, so that organizations can achieve their goals quickly. 2Foqus also offers training to encourage a more data-driven approach within companies, so that data management remains people-oriented. www.2foqus.nl

About Active Professionals

Since 2005, Active Professionals has been helping organizations across industries with a wide range of data challenges, from data strategy to data science. Its mission statement, "Expansion. Always, in all ways" reflects a commitment to continuous improvement. Its team of 50 highly trained and dedicated professionals brings years of specialized experience and a deep passion for their field to every project they complete. www.active-professionals.nl

About Cmotions

At Cmotions, they understand better than anyone the power of data to drive growth and success - a specialty they have built over the past 22 years. With more than 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 use a cloud-based environment and innovative tools to conduct various experiments. www.cmotions.nl