IT specialist syspro acquires Detego and forms European RFID development center
The IT system integrator and leading European RFID specialist sys-pro GmbH (Berlin) is acquiring the Graz (Austria) based RFID provider Detego GmbH. Through this acquisition, syspro expands its development capabilities for customised lifecycle RFID solutions.
The new European RFID development centre in Berlin and Graz focuses on highly integrated, future-oriented enterprise applications along the entire supply chain and in particular for customers from the production, logistics and retail sectors. syspro equips companies and brands in the retail sector, among others, with customised RFID solutions for maximum inventory transpacity and thus ensures the best possible availability of goods in all channels.
Through the acquisition of the former Austrian competitor and retail specialist Detego, syspro is enhancing its leading market position and further expanding in the segment of innovative RFID solutions for retail. “We develop effective solutions that help our customers in today’s extremely dynamic competitive environment,” says Harald Dittmar, managing partner of syspro. “The continuous expansion of our RFID offering will provide improved process transparency and significantly support companies in establishing successful process chains in production, logistics and distribution.”
With Detego, syspro is integrating a provider of advanced RFID software that has been successfully established for almost two decades and whose fashion solutions are used by retailers around the world as a central source of information for in-store inventory. The combination of the two brands’ expertise will provide retailers with even more innovative operational insights and robust strategic consulting services.
“Detego has advanced retail analytics through the advancement of RFID technology and applications,” says Dittmar. The two companies share a forward-looking vision for retail excellence. Both companies are committed to shaping the future of the industry by closely analysing the needs of their global customers and leveraging partnerships to provide the tools necessary to address the challenges of omnichannel retail.
“Detego is committed to customer-centric product development with a focus on collaborative problem solving,” said Brian Robertson, Managing Director of Detego. “That’s why syspro and Detego complement each other naturally. With our expertise in RFID technology and culture of innovation, large retail footprint and years of experience in delivering data-driven, results-oriented solutions, retailers will be better equipped to meet the challenges of the future.”
