Capgemini positioned a Leader in IDC Market Scapes

Paris and Reston, VA, 9th December, 2013 – Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced that it has been positioned as a leader by market research firm IDC for public sector consulting worldwide1 and federal sector business consulting2 in the U.S. In both IDC assessments, Capgemini was cited as the most capable of all firms at directly improving clients’ overall performance and at integrating risk awareness and solutions within other consulting engagements.

Douglas Charles, Chief Executive Officer, Capgemini Government Solutions LLC, said, "Our strong leadership positioning in government services by IDC acknowledges the strategic insight, technical capabilities, and portfolio of public-sector tailored solutions we deliver so that clients can better serve constituents. We’re proud to be recognized as the most capable consulting firm to improve client performance. This claim is testament to our keen focus on the core issues that governments face as they meet new and more aggressive expectations.”

According to the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Business Services for the Public Sector 2013, “The public sector market continues to be one of the largest vertical industries worldwide for technology spending. In the wake of worldwide economic recession, governments are changing spending priorities and relying significantly on consultants to help them improve performance, modernize IT systems, and implement solutions that extend and enhance the value of services delivered to citizens.”

About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

Capgemini, a transformation partner for public organizations globally
With a worldwide network of more than 12,000 experts, Capgemini helps public organizations transform, particularly in the areas of tax & welfare, public security, and cities and regional government. With a portfolio of clients covering all areas of public service, Capgemini provides tailored solutions to the main players in this sector internationally. For more information please visit http://www.capgemini.com/public-sector.

About Capgemini
With more than 130,000 people in 44 countries, Capgemini is one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services. The Group reported 2012 global revenues of EUR 10.3 billion (more than $13 billion USD). Together with its clients, Capgemini creates and delivers business and technology solutions that fit their needs and drive the results they want. A deeply multicultural organization, Capgemini has developed its own way of working, the Collaborative Business ExperienceTM, and draws on Rightshore®, its worldwide delivery model. Learn more about us at www.capgemini.com. Rightshore® is a trademark belonging to Capgemini.

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1 Source: IDC: “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Business Consulting Services for the Public Sector 2013 Vendor Analysis,” Cushing Anderson, Thom Rubel, Kerry Smith, doc #242352, August 2013

2 Source: IDC: “IDC MarketScape: U.S. Business Consulting Services for the Federal Sector 2013 Vendor Analysis,” Cushing Anderson, Thom Rubel, Kerry Smith, doc #242561, August 2013