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
1,600 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
15 December 2010
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2011
Foreseen end date
31 December 2011
Description
On 15 December 2010, Atos Origin announced its intention to recruit between 7,000 and 8,000 employees next year across its global operation units, which will include 1,600 new jobs in France. On the same day the company's CEO, Thierry Breton, announced a merger between Atos and Siemens IT Solutions and Services, to create a leading European I.T company (number 7 in the world) with 78,500 employees (including 62,000 engineers). Currently Atos Origins has a global workforce of 50,000 workers.
Eurofound (2010), Atos Origin, Merger/Acquisition in France, factsheet number 71312, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/71312.
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