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Kognitiv Acquires ClouDevOps to Elevate Workday Support in Europe

Kognitiv Inc., a dedicated consulting partner for Workday, has announced its acquisition of ClouDevOps (CDO), a leading provider of Workday support in Europe. This strategic move marks a significant step towards Kognitiv's ambition to become the foremost niche consulting firm for Workday on a global scale and to expand its unique on-demand model to a wider international market.

Established in 2016, Kognitiv currently supports over 400 Workday clients, including major international companies like Spotify, Finastra, and nCino. The firm strategically integrates Workday's HCM (Human Capital Management) and Financial Management platforms, enhancing their operational effectiveness across organizations. With this recent acquisition, Workday users in Europe will gain access to the advantages offered by Kognitiv's high-performing and flexible support model.

The Workday consulting market is rapidly expanding, expected to reach a valuation of $1.54 billion by 2025 and soar to $3.74 billion by 2033. As the demand for Workday services accelerates, Kognitiv has distinguished itself in the North American market by challenging traditional perspectives on Workday support. While most partners focus primarily on initial implementations and view ongoing support as a secondary concern, Kognitiv is fully committed to post-implementation services.

From its inception, Kognitiv has transformed the landscape of traditional Application Management Services (AMS). The company focuses on maximizing the value of clients' investments in Workday by optimizing performance, resolving issues, and deploying new features. This remains the core strength of the company, delivered through a flexible, demand-driven model dubbed "Power by the Hour."

Identifying Europe as a key growth market, Kognitiv finds that it now represents over 20% of its customer base. This acquisition positions the firm to meet the increasing market needs and expands its global footprint with consultants operating in ten countries – the U.S., Canada, India, the U.K., Germany, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Estonia, and Romania – and offering support in five languages.

ClouDevOps has maintained a close partnership with Kognitiv over the past three years, recently serving as a reseller for Rooster, a scheduling tool integrated with Workday. Like Kognitiv, ClouDevOps consists of consultants with decades of practical experience in Workday, both from a partner and client perspective.

Mark Grignon, a co-founder of Kognitiv Inc., expressed his excitement about the acquisition: "We are thrilled to welcome ClouDevOps to the Kognitiv family. After closely collaborating for the past three years, our shared values and commitment to streamlined, flexible Workday support made this an obvious choice for expanding our presence in Europe. Through this expansion, Kognitiv will introduce its proven on-demand, team-based, and power-by-the-hour models – which have transformed how North American clients support and scale their Workday usage – to the European market."

Frédéric Rousseaux, Managing Partner at ClouDevOps, stated, "Our successful partnership with Kognitiv, which began in 2022, presents an exciting opportunity for us to scale our impact while retaining what makes ClouDevOps unique, such as in-depth Workday expertise, personal client relationships, and an unwavering focus on value creation."

As Kognitiv integrates ClouDevOps' client base and services post-acquisition, customers across Europe can expect to benefit from:

• - A broader range of Workday expertise, including Adaptive Planning, Peakon, and enhanced Workday Finance support.
• - Strengthened compliance and security measures, including SOC 2 certification.
• - Increased capacity in Europe to support a growing customer base.
• - Global reach spanning North America and Europe.

About Kognitiv

Kognitiv is a certified Workday AMS Services Partner delivering flexible consulting through a pay-as-you-use model aligned with Workday's innovations and agility. Since 2016, Kognitiv's Post Production Support (PPS) model has empowered Workday clients to receive the assistance they need, when they need it, without being bound to rigid contracts. From ad-hoc support and managed services to SKU implementation, custom application development, project management, and change management, Kognitiv supports every phase of Workday’s product lifecycle. Clients benefit from world-class consulting teams with a diverse skill set that spans the entirety of Workday's functionalities.

About ClouDevOps

ClouDevOps helps organizations maximize their investments in Workday by enhancing adoption, elevating internal team capabilities, and streamlining operations. With deep expertise in Workday consulting, ClouDevOps collaborates with HR and IT teams to drive smarter configurations, implement security best practices, and optimize core processes. The firm adopts a hands-on, business-driven approach to ensure that every solution operates effectively within the client's organization. From integrations and security to operational efficiency, ClouDevOps contributes the practical expertise needed to accelerate success and deliver lasting results.