DataFlux and ATKS Partner to Expand European Channel Presence

Release date: 1/8/2009

Specialist consultancy ATKS and DataFlux sign agreement to provide the Portuguese and Spanish markets with advanced master data management and data quality solutions.

Paris (08 January 2009) – DataFlux, a leading provider of data quality and data integration solutions, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with ATKS – Advanced Technology Knowledge Solutions, a privately held IT solutions consultancy with operations in Spain and Portugal. This partnership enables ATKS to deliver master data management (MDM) and data quality solutions to its core markets. ATKS customers will now have access to the full DataFlux product portfolio – including the DataFlux® Data Quality Integration Platform, the DataFlux qMDM Solution and DataFlux Accelerators – to provide rapid improvements in data management practices.

ATKS provides value added consultancy and implementation support in data-related enterprise resource planning (ERP), business intelligence (BI), financial information management and professional services projects. ATKS has positioned itself as a leading provider of technology solutions in each of these areas by establishing agreements with innovative software vendors, such as SAP, SAS and now, DataFlux.

“We are delighted to establish this relationship with DataFlux” said Luís Carlos Machado, General Manager of ATKS. “Working with one of the leading providers in both data quality and MDM solutions, we will be able to bring significant additional value to our customers. Managing corporate data assets will enable our enterprise customers to gain a competitive edge through high-quality data that delivers on commercial objectives.”

He continued: “DataFlux technology is a good fit with our areas of focus. Every BI, ERP and financial data integration project requires accurate and reliable data that’s made available to both enterprise applications and business users. DataFlux will be a key ingredient in our solution.”

Marc Daverat, Managing Director, DataFlux added: “This agreement marks a significant milestone in DataFlux’s European expansion program, and we are pleased to work closely with ATKS in the Spanish and Portuguese markets. Together, we have built a solid business case that will allow customers to access expertise and technology that are proven to deliver exceptional results for enterprises.”

He added: “We have already seen significant demand in the financial services sector and from companies looking to improve the quality of data in ERP projects.”

About ATKS
ATKS’ business strategy is developed under four key business units: ERP, which aims to provide companies with operational and transactional systems capable of managing the daily activity; Business Intelligence, which aims to provide solutions that help decision makers to search, analyze and navigate through business data and to make accurate decisions; Financial Data which aims to provide fully reliable, real-time data, from financial markets all around the world to professional users; and Professional Services which aims to provide professional services that responds to specific business needs (outsourcing, application development, training, etc). ATKS works across financial services, retail & healthcare, telecommunications & media, business & IT consulting, advanced custom development, business intelligence, enterprise applications & integration and multi-outsourcing services.

ATKS has a staff of 30 professionals and has experienced steady growth. Its offices are located in Lisbon.