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cbs Corporate Business Solutions Acquires SOLUTION INNOVATION SERVICES (SIS Group) to Enhance Global SAP Consulting Services

6. January 2025

Heidelberg, Germany, January 6, 2025 — cbs Corporate Business Solutions Unternehmensberatung GmbH (cbs), a leading global consultancy specialising in SAP software and cloud technology, is pleased to announce the acquisition of SOLUTION INNOVATION SERVICES (SIS Group), a prominent digital business solutions expert with a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, cbs has established itself as a trusted advisor to world market leaders, offering comprehensive end-to-end corporate transformation services. With over 1,500 employees across more than 30 locations worldwide, including Europe, APAC, and America, cbs supports clients in their journey towards becoming global digital enterprises.

SIS Group, established in 2011, has over 10 years of experience designing thriving ecosystems for prominent organisations in the utilities sector, including electricity, water, gas, and refuse industries across North America, Europe, and Asia. With a team of over 100 professional consultants operating in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, SIS Group specialises in designing and implementing SAP Industry Solutions for Utilities (SAP IS-U).

The collaboration between cbs and SIS Group has a rich history, with both companies co-sponsoring international SAP conferences for the utilities industry and jointly participating in projects from proposal stages to project go-live. This dynamic partnership has fostered a strong synergy, making the merger a natural progression that benefits both organisations.

"This acquisition aligns with our commitment to delivering best-in-class, innovative corporate solutions. The addition of SIS Group's expertise and regional presence strengthens our global footprint and enhances our ability to support clients in the utilities sector."
Rainer Wittwen
CEO, cbs

By integrating SIS Group’s deep industry expertise and regional presence with cbs’s global consulting capabilities, the combined entity will offer comprehensive, end-to-end SAP consulting services worldwide. This strategic move enhances the ability to serve the utility industry more efficiently, providing clients with innovative solutions and a seamless digital transformation experience.

"Joining forces with cbs allows us to leverage their extensive resources and global reach, enabling us to provide even greater value to our clients and drive digital transformation across the utilities industry."
David Sor
Partner, SIS Group
The merger is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

About cbs Corporate Business Solutions Unternehmensberatung GmbH

cbs Corporate Business Solutions is a global consultancy specialising in SAP software and cloud technology. With over 1,500 employees across more than 30 locations worldwide, cbs provides holistic consulting in business process design, hybrid system and application architectures, and digital transformation. The company supports clients in developing and implementing next-generation business process platforms globally.

About SOLUTION INNOVATION SERVICES (SIS Group)

SOLUTION INNOVATION SERVICES (SIS Group) is a leading digital business solutions expert specialising in designing and implementing SAP Industry Solutions for Utilities (SAP IS-U). With over 20 years of experience, SIS Group has successfully collaborated with prominent organisations in the electricity, water, gas, and refuse industries across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, with a team of over 100 professional consultants.

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Head of Marketing, cbs Asia Pacific