Brazil is now Claranet’s largest operation outside Europe

Brazil is now Claranet’s largest operation outside Europe

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Global technology and managed service provider Claranet has acquired Brazilian firm CorpFlex in its latest expansion efforts across Latin America.

Established in 1992, CorpFlex is a provider of private cloud solutions in Brazil, with additional capabilities in cybersecurity, data management, and networks. 

CorpFlex has enterprise and corporate customers in different industry segments, including healthcare, transportation, industry, services, and agro-business. 

The new Claranet Brazil’s portfolio includes private, public, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, and network services, complemented by Claranet’s global capabilities. 

Celebrating 25 years in Europe next year, Claranet started its business in Brazil at the end of 2017, with a focus on public cloud as its go-to-market strategy. 

The company has in the past nearly four years attracted major Brazilian organisations such as Embraer, a leading aerospace company, TV Globo, a leading media group, and wholesale bank Banco Fibra. 

António Miguel Ferreira, Claranet’s head of Iberia and Latin America, said: “We’ve achieved fantastic results in Iberia over the last four years, growing organically and through acquisitions by more than 800% to reach €128m in annual revenues. Now is the time to make the same impact in Brazil.” 

“Now we are ready to expand and take advantage of such an important global market. CorpFlex is our first big investment in Brazil, expanding its potential in line with some of our biggest European country operations. We now have a team of over 200 in Brazil offering fantastic technical support and service management capabilities to our customers. Looking to the future, we are also actively reviewing additional opportunities to grow organically and by further acquisitions.”

Charles Nasser, Claranet’s founder and group CEO, added: “The combination of strong public and private cloud capabilities is a perfect match for our customers. Our decision to combine businesses has focused on enhancing the value we deliver to our customers, resulting in sustainable organic growth. A talented team joining the Claranet Group of Companies means we can continue to develop our portfolio and offer the technologies, platforms, and skills that matter most to our customers.”

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