Brazilian-based global tech multinational strengthens AI solutions and FinTech offer.
Stefanini and Croatian Robotic Process Automation (RPA) specialist Robotiq.ai have partnered to push Digital Transformation in the financial industry.
Stefanini has also confirmed the acquisition of Solve.it, an Italian company providing IT services, to accelerate its growth in Italy and Europe.
Stefanini says Robotiq.ai’s technologies ‘seamlessly integrate’ into its portfolio – solidifying a strategic partnership that adds significant value to Stefanini’s offerings.
This collaboration empowers Stefanini to provide clients with an extensive range of innovative AI-Driven solutions.
By leveraging Robotiq.ai’s cutting-edge capabilities, Stefanini enhances its capacity to deliver intelligent automation, fostering operational efficiency and Driving business process optimization.
Daniel Amarandei, Product Manager for Financial Industry, Stefanini EMEA, said: “We are excited to partner with Robotiq.ai to help our clients accelerate their Digital Transformation journeys. Robotiq.ai provides our clients with the tools they need to automate and optimize their business processes, improve decision-making and create new products and services. Together, we can help our clients achieve their business goals faster and more efficiently. “
“Our goal is to venture into the mature markets of traditional banking with focus on medium-small-sized banks in the European region, providing innovative solutions for the increased complexity of back-office operations.”
Robotiq.ai CEO, Darko Jovišić, said: “Partners are one of the corner stones of Robotiq.ai go-to-market strategy as they are the ones delivering solutions and adding a human-touch to the technology. Having a strong partner like Stefanini with a broad market reach, industry experience and technical know-how helps us to deliver on a promise of a more creative and efficient workplace. We look forward to our collaboration in creating a limitless world.”
Stefanini’s acquisition of Solve.it is pitched as further enhancing the company’s market position and accelerating its growth in Italy and Europe.
Solve.it was founded in 2003 in Turin and provides IT and Operations Management services, with a focus on large customers across all technological fields.
Over the years, Solve.it acquired Arxis, a company focused on SAP technology services, and other small companies that have allowed it to enhance its capabilities with new skills and specializations.
The company is specialized in Information Technology infrastructure, end users and application services. Key reference platforms and technologies include SAP, ServiceNow, Cornerstone, IBM Maximo, Microsoft and Oracle.
The company operates in automotive, engineering, financial services, public sector, industrial and automation, food and beverage, manufacturing, defense, transport, large home appliances and pharmaceuticals.
Solve.it has more than 200 employees, all located in Italy (in Turin headquarters, as well as in Milan and Bologna offices). Following this acquisition, the Stefanini Italy team will top over 300 people.
Another important aspect of Stefanini’s decision is related to the customer portfolio.
Solve.it’s portfolio includes over 30 customers in the past years, five major global players in the automotive industry, one of the top banks and a significant coffee industry, underscoring the importance of global Italian brands in this strategic expansion, as well as two important pharmaceutical companies.
The transaction was made by Stefanini Group and the company will be integrated to Stefanini Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) operations, headquartered in Brussels.
Solve.it will go through a smooth transition to integrate the full team with Stefanini Italy and Stefanini EMEA.
The founders and management will remain in the company to help Stefanini Italy ensure a seamless integration for the employees and customers.
“Our commitment is to continually offer new services, tailored to the needs of our customers. Besides developing these services internally, by investing in research and development, we are always looking at what other similar or complementary companies are creating,” said Marco Stefanini, Global CEO and Founder of Stefanini Group.
“Solve.it is our first acquisition in Italy and we are confident that this transaction will significantly enhance our growth efforts in Italy, Europe and EMEA.
Farlei Kothe, CEO, Stefanini EMEA, said: “This acquisition is a strategic move to enhance and reinforce our offering in Italy, to enhance Stefanini’s position in Europe, and to accelerate its growth in the market.
“This move reflects Stefanini’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technology solutions and further establishing itself as a leading player in the region.”
Customer loyalty was also a key factor in Stefanini’s decision to close this deal: Solve.it has almost 100% contract renewal with very high customer satisfaction. This is crucial for Stefanini, as the company attaches a lot of importance to customer satisfaction, as shown by the excellent results with a NPS score of 63 last year.
“It was an obvious strong match and a good agreement that made both parties align easily.
“Our strong focus on modern technology solutions, blue-chip clients from all technological fields, and especially the excellent relationship we have with these clients convinced Stefanini Group management to invest in Italy and in this partnership with Solve.it”, said Giuseppe Arietti, CEO and Founder, Solve.it.
