Latour Capital on Speedy Transformation

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May 15, 2025

Sogeti delivered smoothly and quickly to provide full-circle support for an IT carve-out during an acquisition.

When the French investment fund Latour Capital acquired Gutor Electronics in 2023, they knew they needed a swift and efficient IT infrastructure transformation to set Gutor up as an independent entity. Latour Capital which manages €4 billion in assets, with a focus on high-growth investments in international industry — chose Sogeti, for our agile approach, trusted Microsoft partnership, and technical expertise.

As part of the acquisition, Latour needed to extract Gutor infrastructure from that of its former parent company, Schneider Electric, in an IT carve-out carried out during the acquisition period itself. Gutor was to be set up as a newly independent company under the Latour umbrella, powered by Microsoft Azure Cloud and modern apps. Our proven Microsoft experience and deep domain expertise was key.

The deep infrastructure transformation was part of an overall transformation also spanning cybersecurity, PSA management and more, to allow the client to cut through outdated systems, streamline processes and free up operational resources for real business impact. Extraction of this kind can be complex, and Latour needed a dependable and agile partner, able to meet deadlines, stay on-budget and deliver high-level service.

The project involved an initial stage of legacy environment analysis, which revealed a hybrid environment featuring technological diversity requiring additional expertise. The subsequent design and build phases covered the conception and implementation of an infrastructure solution to house the new IT system. Next, came the all-important migration phase, involving the seamless transfer of over 700 user identities, digital workplaces and terminals spanning IOS and Android systems. Finally, Sogeti assisted in setting up a support team for the new environment, rounding out a smooth transition and ensuring sustainable impact.

For Eric Miralles, CIO of Latour Capital, the Sogeti team ticked all boxes during the process.

Client: Latour Capital

Region: France

Industry: Banking and financial services

Offer: Microsoft Azure Cloud

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This is precisely the added value of a company like Sogeti: offering 360-degree support to tackle such ambitious challenges.

Eric Miralles

Interim CIO Gutor for Latour

“Embarking on a transformation project is a true adventure. It’s essential to find a versatile partner, capable of mobilizing the necessary skills and expertise in each specific field“
Eric Miralles, Interim CIO Gutor for Latour

Full support in a complex project context like this, is only possible with close collaboration. In line with our One Team approach, Sogeti experts blended with client teams, taking a front-back approach for smooth and easy communication. Crucial to the project, was the involvement of our Center of Excellence in India, which enabled us to deliver the full brief within 15 months, rather than the expected 21, kickstarting the Run phase seamlessly.

Approach & Solution:

Skilled Team: We onboarded a multidisciplinary team of solution architects and technical experts from both onshore and offshore locations. The team included specialists in Azure, networking (to ensure a secure and compliant global setup), Active Directory (for both new configurations and identity migration), and Intune (for comprehensive device management), among others.
Cloud Environment Design: The cloud environment was architected using a Hub-and-Spoke network topology, aligned with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF). We also leveraged internal assets and accelerators, such as our “Cloud Foundation Framework”, to expedite the landing zone delivery, ensuring quality and adherence to deadlines.
Azure Services: A range of critical Azure services were utilized, including infrastructure essentials like Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, and site-to-site VPN connections. We also integrated Azure Migrate and Data Migration Assistant (DMA) to streamline the transition from legacy systems to the cloud.
Intune Infrastructure: We designed and implemented Microsoft Intune to manage over 950 devices. This included overseeing the full migration process and continuing to provide day-to-day support for Gutor employees’ devices.
O365 Environment & Extended Capabilities: We established the foundational Office 365 environment, including the configuration of SharePoint and Teams with telephony features. Additionally, we are supporting Gutor in adopting extended Microsoft capabilities such as Power BI, Power Platform, and Microsoft Fabric. This enables them to build a connected and unified digital environment that delivers maximum value to their employees.

This approach resulted in an independent IT environment, cost savings, and optimized resource utilization, enabling Gutor to focus on strategic initiatives.

Ultimately, this successful project was underpinned by agile and nimble working processes between Sogeti and the client, as well as a bold approach which drove strong decision-making and made way for innovative solutions within a tight timeframe.