| Overall Score | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Type | European MSP | European IT Consulting / Services |
| Employees | 3500 | 55000 |
| Founded | 1887 | 2014 (merger of Sopra Group and Steria) |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Paris, France |
| Revenue | $600M | $5.8B |
| Salary Range | $35,000 - $110,000 | $40,000 - $120,000 |
| Specialties | Managed Services, Digital Workplace, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Modern Workplace, IT Infrastructure | Consulting, Managed Services, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Public Sector IT, Enterprise Applications |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, ISO 27001 | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner, Oracle Partner, ISO 27001 |
| Green Flags | Strong European heritage and 135+ year history in technology services
Deep Benelux market presence with good government relationships
Digital workplace and modern workplace services are well-regarded
Workspace 365 and digital workplace IP provides product differentiation | Strong French and European market presence with deep public sector expertise
Successful digital and cloud transformation journey from legacy IT services
Good work-life balance culture by consulting industry standards
Employee share ownership program creates engagement
Strong design and UX consulting capabilities (via Sopra Steria Digital) |
| Red Flags | Financial instability β multiple ownership changes, near-collapse events
Massive downsizing from peak of 28,000 employees to ~3,500
Private equity ownership churn creates strategic whiplash
Brand reputation damaged by repeated restructuring and asset sales
Limited geographic scope outside Benelux and UK | Heavy French market concentration β 60%+ revenue from France alone
Below-market compensation for top-tier consulting talent
French language essential for career progression β limits non-French talent
Public sector dependency creates political and budget cycle risks
Integration challenges from multiple acquired entities |
| Worker Pros | Long heritage and established brand in Benelux
Digital workplace IP (Workspace 365) is genuinely useful
Good relationships with Benelux government clients
Modern workplace focus aligns with market demand | Strong European market position and brand
Good work-life balance by consulting standards
Employee share ownership creates alignment
Public sector expertise provides stability
Digital and cloud transformation capabilities are genuine |
| Worker Cons | Multiple ownership changes create strategic whiplash
Massive downsizing from 28K to 3.5K β shadow of former self
Below-market compensation across most roles
Limited geographic reach outside Benelux/UK | France-heavy revenue creates geographic concentration risk
Below-market compensation for top-tier consulting talent
French language requirement limits international talent
Public sector dependency creates budget risk cycles |