The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
120 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
4 October 2006
Employment effect (start)
1 October 2006
Foreseen end date
31 December 2006
Description
The computer services company, Atos Origin, will hire 9,000 people throughout the world, 120 of which will be in Belgium. This recruitment will take place before the end of 2006.
With the objective of creating a European payment system by 2010 at the latest, Atos Origin bought Banksys, the Bancontact/Mister Cash network manager, on 19 July 2006 and is planning to acquire other companies in this sector.
Sources
30 September 2006: Les Echos
4 October 2006: Les Echos
5 October 2006: Les Echos
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Atos Origin, Business expansion in Belgium, factsheet number 64216, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/64216.
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