WoodWing Group (WoodWing), a global Enterprise Information Management company, has announced that it has acquired its multi-decade strategic partner Qonqord. By joining forces with Qonqord, WoodWing says it immediately expands its portfolio of solutions and gains direct local presence across EMEA, including in the UK, the Benelux, France and Iberia. The acquisition marks the third add-on acquisition of WoodWing since the start of its strategic partnership with Main Capital Partners (Main) in 2020.
Qonqord, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hilversum (NL), is a provider of technology-driven consulting services and value-added software components focused on orchestrating content management and workflow processes. With a focus on customer success, Qonqord has established itself as a trusted partner for a diverse client base spread across Western Europe, including globally recognized brands such as Next, DPG Media, Yamaha, and European Governmental bodies. WoodWing says Qonqord’s expertise in developing value-added software add-ons has complemented its offerings for years, resulting in enhanced solutions and services for shared customers.
The regional presence in EMEA allows WoodWing to be closer to its customers in their home markets, added the company. Notwithstanding this acquisition, WoodWing says it continues to work with its global network of partners. Furthermore, WoodWing says the combination with Qonqord allows it to extend its offerings with proven add-on solutions that liberate organizations from their content and information inefficiencies. Finally, WoodWing says Qonqord’s experience with add-on solution development will strengthen its ability to bring innovation to its customers.
Hans Fermont, partner of Qonqord, is looking forward to joining forces with the WoodWing team: “WoodWing is an excellent strategic and cultural match for Qonqord. We share similar cultures and ambitions, and we are finally bringing together all of the smartest experts within the field of Enterprise Information and Content Management to establish an even stronger offering. The integration also enhances customer intimacy by leveraging Qonqord’s close relationships with key end-users. This deep understanding of customer needs will allow the combined group to rapidly address market demands, further improving retention and expanding into new verticals.”
Ross Paterson, chief executive officer of WoodWing, foresees a fruitful combination with solid potential to offer value-added solutions across international markets: “The acquisition of Qonqord is a strategic choice and a natural step in the direction of building a solid powerhouse within Enterprise Information Management. This partnership accelerates innovation, drives cloud-first adoption, and enables the creation of tailored solutions for industries such as retail and museums, where Qonqord already holds a strong market position. With these solutions, I am convinced we can better serve our global customers and partners. I am very much looking forward to collaborating with Hans, Jeroen, and the rest of the Qonqord team.”
Sjoerd Aarts, managing partner at Main and chairman of WoodWing’s supervisory board, concludes: “With Qonqord, we are excited to announce this milestone in WoodWing’s growth journey in partnership with Main. Over the past four years of our partnership, we have successfully implemented a strategy that has enabled WoodWing to expedite the international expansion of its solutions. WoodWing has created a unique value proposition in the global Enterprise Information Management software market, and we are eager to see how the organization will continue to deliver even greater value to its customers and partners through the highly strategic integration with Qonqord.”
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