Cheops, an important Belgian MSP in the Antwerp region, has announced the acquisition of Drive IT, a professional IT services provider based in Herentals. With this acquisition, Cheops strengthens its regional presence in Campine and marks an important milestone in its strategy to remain a market leader in the Benelux.
Regional expansion and service improvement
Drive IT, specialised in Cloud technology, IT consultancy and cybersecurity, provides a valuable addition to Cheops’ service portfolio. The integration will allow clients to benefit from a broader offering, including comprehensive support in workplace management, Cloud and cybersecurity, delivered through an IT-as-a-Service model.
Filip Goos, CEO of the Cheops group, explains:
This acquisition fits perfectly within our strategy to remain the market leader in Belgium. By combining organic growth with targeted acquisitions, we are expanding our regional presence and strengthening our expertise. The shared vision and values of both companies form a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
The new location in Herentals will enable Cheops to serve its clients in Campine more quickly and efficiently, thereby improving customer satisfaction – a priority for both Cheops and Drive IT.
More opportunities for employees and strengthened local ties
The acquisition offers benefits not only for clients but also for employees. The Herentals office allows staff to work closer to home, improving work-life balance and enhancing the employer’s appeal. Additionally, Drive IT employees have access to the Cheops Academy training programme and benefit from the guidance of Talent Managers, promoting their professional growth and development.
Kenny Dierickx, CEO of Cheops, emphasises, “This acquisition brings us closer to our clients in Campine and enables our employees to work locally. It strengthens both customer relationships and the potential for talent development in this important economic region.”
Kristof Verhoeven, Managing Director of Drive IT, adds, “We are proud to be part of Cheops. This acquisition allows us to better support our clients with a broader IT-as-a-Service offering, while maintaining our regional focus and benefiting from the scale and expertise of a larger organisation.”
Future-oriented growth in the Benelux
Cheops is looking beyond Belgium’s borders and is committed to growing throughout the Benelux region. Filip Goos concludes:
“Our goal is to strengthen our position as a managed services provider and to become a leading player in the Benelux. With our growth strategy, we aim to deliver increasing added value to our clients through innovative solutions based on proven technology.”
With this acquisition, Cheops takes a further step in its mission to support businesses in their digital transformation and prepare them for the future.
