Alliances & sectors

Capgemini supports IT transformation at GDF Suez The French group GDF Suez is a world leader in the energy sector. It has picked Capgemini to help transform its SAP application portfolio and significantly lower its application management costs. Our ability to think differently about application management made the difference. Our Links tool, for example, makes it possible to analyze the entire application portfolio and identify areas for optimization. Another benefit is our deep understanding of the challenges facing the utilities sector.

CO-INNOVATE TO HELP CUSTOMERS STAY AHEAD Our solution development teams work hand in hand with our partners to invent new and breakthrough offers. As an example, in 2014 we launched two new joint offers with Cloudera, the leader in big data plat- forms based on Apache™ Hadoop®. As Tom Reilly, Cloudera Chairman and CEO, put it: Together we are developing the future of information management architectures. We were one of the few companies chosen by Intel to develop solutions for its new Internet of Things platform. This decision reinforces our long-standing collaboration with the chipmaker and sends an im- portant signal in the industry. We have also combined Capgemini s IP with multiple technology stacks to create new, differentiated solu- tions in the Cloud. Finally, our partner ecosystem often plays a key role in helping us land large strategic client contracts. For example, in 2014 we teamed up with IBM to sign a major mobile commerce strategy transformation deal with Caixa, Brazil s third largest bank (see the testimo- nial from Roberto Zambon, Caixa s CIO, on page 63).

ADDRESS MAJOR CHANGES IN DIFFERENT SECTORS One thing is sure: together with its partners, Capgemini is able to respond effectively to the chal- lenges faced by its clients. But our sector expertise also makes the difference. It allows us to understand the changing landscape of each sector and provide practical solutions adapted to each business. We are developing new global offerings to support our clients throughout the value chain. For example, one of our Utilities offerings combines several innovations: a power distribution network control system and real time simulation tools (developed by Sogeti High Tech, a 100% owned subsidiary of Capgemini); a cloud plat- form to collect data from these networks (developed by our Infrastructure teams); teams to permanently monitor operations (managed by the BPO entity); the development of specific business applications; and finally, global contract management provided by Capgemini Consulting.

Different sector, but the same attention to our clients needs: we were selected by Office Depot Inc., a lead- ing global provider of office products, services, and solutions formed by the merger of Office Depot and OfficeMax, to drive critical technology migration and finance and accounting services resulting from the merger (see interview with Todd Hale, CIO of Office Depot, pages 66-67). A final example from banking: We must fundamen- tally transform the distribution models to adapt to new consumer behaviors, says Perry Stoneman, Head of Sectors at Capgemini, while at the same time simpli- fying and modernizing computer systems in order to use real-time data. This will be a powerful asset when managing risk and coping with increased regulations. In such a highly competitive environment, controlling costs by using cloud computing is also a hot topic in the banking industry.

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Custom solutions for six major sectors

 Consumer products & retail, distribution & transportation

Energy, utilities & chemicals Financial services (Insurance and Banking)

Manufacturing Public sector

Telecom, media & entertainment

CAPGEMINI 2014 ANNUAL REPORT