Capgemini, provider of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has now acquired Getronics PinkRoccade Business Application Services BV (BAS B.V.) from Getronics Nederland N.V.

The acquisition, announced in July 2008, was closed yesterday.

Peter Barbier, Director of Capgemini Nederland N.V. has been appointed to lead the integration of BAS B.V. into the Dutch Capgemini organisation.

Henk Broeders, member of the executive committee of Capgemini, commented, "This acquisition is an ideal strategic fit with our activities in the Netherlands.

Engbert Verkoren, CEO of BAS B.V., who will now lead Capgemini BAS, commented, "By joining Capgemini, we benefit from the unparalleled experience of a European global IT company that is already successful in the Dutch market.”