Egis, a leading global firm in architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services, has entered an agreement to acquire digital asset management consultancy, Certus Digital.
Established in New Zealand in 2003, Certus is a trusted digital transformation partner to major enterprises locally and globally and is the Platinum IBM Business Partner for the region. With more than 70 employees located across Australia and New Zealand, Certus has delivered critical digital asset management solutions for clients such as Transpower, Fulton Hogan and Kiwi Rail in New Zealand, and Keolis Downer in Australia.
The integration of Egis's engineering and operational experience with the advanced digital asset management expertise and software solutions of Certus, creates a unique offering for clients looking for an integrated approach to maximising the value of their assets across the asset lifecycle.
This acquisition marks a significant milestone for the strategic partnership formed between Egis and Certus in 2023, born from the opportunity to create a blueprint for operational excellence in large and complex infrastructure projects. Over the past 18 months, the partnership has brought this vision to life, working collaboratively on major infrastructure projects in Australia such as WestConnex and M6, as well as projects in the Middle East, UK and Europe.
Rise of the Transversal Provider
Egis is well on its way to establishing the transversal services capabilities that asset managers and owners are looking for in a strategic partner. The combination of strategic and technical engineering skills, deep digital asset management and AI and data analytics capability creates a powerful platform to provide business transformation services that will generate exceptional outcomes for its enterprise customers.
In sharing the announcement, Egis Executive Director Consulting & Operations ANZ, Tommy Parker said: "Our clients are consistently telling us that they are looking for smarter Asset Management, strategies solutions and delivery. The combination of Egis and Certus allows us to offer a complete package of Asset Management services to our clients to help improve value and sustainability."
Brian Allen, Certus Digital CEO added: "Certus Digital is excited to take this ultimate next step in our partnership with Egis. The combination of Egis and Certus Digital makes our best practice industry solution vision whole by providing our customers with the multidisciplinary services and industry commitment required to forge long-term strategic partnerships. Egis’ proven track record of partnership and risk management further enhances the potential to generate exceptional outcomes for our customers."
Expanding Global Expertise
Egis has been investing in technology and digital capabilities and in acquiring Certus. Egis secures its position as an industry leader with best-in-class digital capabilities to support clients manage their asset management portfolios more efficiently over the long term to deliver sustainability and resilience outcomes. Through the acquisition, Egis will continue to build on the work with Certus over the last 18 months to ensure Egis clients around the globe can access a unique and industry-leading asset management service offering.
Pierre-Yves Massille, Group CEO of Consulting & Operations, stated: "The acquisition of Certus Digital is truly transformational in terms of the global asset management capabilities that Egis can now offer across our dual model of operating critical infrastructure and advising clients. With Certus' leading digital asset management capabilities and Egis' operational and engineering excellence, our clients will be able to draw upon a fully integrated service offering from data capture to data-driven decision making, based on real-world best practices and latest technologies that continue to enhance the value created by physical infrastructure."
The integration process will commence immediately, with both companies working collaboratively to ensure a seamless transition and maximise synergies both locally in Australia and New Zealand as well as globally.
