Talan acquires Dataroots (Belgium) consulting & tech specialist in AI and next-gen data platforms

Leuven, 15 december 2022 – The Talan Group announces the acquisition of Dataroots, a Belgian company, recognized for its expertise in artificial intelligence, data engineering and the design, strategy and implementation of next-generation data platforms.

This external growth operation allows Talan to significantly consolidate its position in these high-value-added services. Dataroots joins the group’s Data Intelligence forces, exceeding 800 consultants, active in all our international locations. These activities are driven by a dynamic and fast-growing market for consulting and technology services linked to data.

Dataroots’ entity and brand will be leveraged to further scale its activities. ​ Its leaders will integrate strategic functions within the Talan Group and will hold a stake in the company’s capital.

This ambitious project is fully in line with Talan’s desire to cover increased needs around high-quality data solutions from major public and private players, globally.

This collaboration will allow Dataroots to further strengthen its ability to provide high-end quality services through its complementarity with Talan’s current footprint. Theis major step also serves as a strong accelerator for Dataroots’ ambitious international expansion plans.

“We are very pleased that Dataroots is joining the Talan adventure. This project is part of our “Ambition 2025″ plan in which we have great international aspirations around the valorization of data ​ and the Data Intelligence technologies. ​ Dataroots has a strong focus and expertise, complementary to that of Talan, which will enrich our offers. In addition, Dataroots’ team of more than 100 consultants will now be able to count on the support of the Talan Group’s expertise to carry out their projects and flourish in their professional trajectory,” said Mehdi Houas, President of the Talan Group.

“We are thrilled and looking forward to this next growth chapter of Dataroots. This strategic alliance with Talan Group reinforces our commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI and leveraging its potential to drive progress and innovation on a global scale. The collaboration will bring exciting opportunities for the team, the clients and our organization, as we continue to expand our international reach and impact.” said Jonas Tundo. CEO of Dataroots.

^{About Talan
​Talan is an international consulting group in innovation and transformation through technology.}

^{For 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations. The group supports them and implements their transformation and innovation projects in internationally.}

^{Present on five continents, the group plans to achieve a turnover of 600 million euros in 2023 for more than 6,000 consultants and aims to exceed the one billion € turnover mark by 2025. The group puts innovation at the heart of its development and intervenes in areas related to the technological changes of large groups, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, Web3, Blockchain or IoT. By placing the “humanistic practice of technology” at the center of its strategy, the Talan Group is convinced that it is by being at the service of humans that technology multiplies its potential for society.}

^{About Dataroots
​Dataroots is a Belgian company, created in 2016. It was founded out of a strong belief that artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions can be leveraged by companies and public institutions to gain a competitive edge in terms of ​ processes, customer / citizen interactions and regulatory compliance. Our mission is to deliver data-driven solutions with unrivalled longevity and business impact for our clients.}

^{Our first-class team closely partners with our customers in a highly collaborative mode, in order to achieve their ambitious goals. We do so by helping them leverage the value of their data and supporting the design of their data-driven strategy. On this journey with our customers, we ensure they succeed in achieving their strategic targets through the use of state-of-the-art data analysis, models and solutions. Our robust solutions and solid support enable them to become self-sufficient and reap the long-term benefits of our services.}

^{Contact
​Jonas Tundo, CEO Dataroots, E: [email protected], M: +32 (0)472 48 20 60}