3i Group plc (“3i”) announces that Evernex, a global leader in data centre maintenance services (“DCM”), has acquired Sunrise Technologies in Morocco, a key domestic player with high levels of technical expertise in complex IBM-based storage systems and virtualisation technologies such as VMware and Nutanix.
This acquisition represents a strategic reinforcement of Evernex’s presence in Morocco, home to one of its three Global Shared Service Centres (“SSC”) alongside Brazil and Malaysia. Established in 2022, the Moroccan SSC plays a central role in scaling Evernex’s global delivery platform. The integration of Sunrise will enhance Evernex’s local service desk and engineering capacity, expanding its technology coverage and strengthening its ability to deliver high-quality maintenance services.
The acquisition marks the eighth since 3i’s investment in Evernex in October 2019. Sunrise’s expertise in critical and complex infrastructure environments will enhance Evernex’s core offering, which focuses on reliability, sustainability and operational excellence in IT lifecycle services.
Stanislas Pilot, CEO, Evernex, said: “We are delighted to welcome Sunrise Technologies to Evernex. Morocco is a key market for us, both as a strategic operational hub and a growing DCM market. Sunrise’s technical expertise, local footprint and strong customer relationships will enable us to deliver even greater value to our clients in the EMEA region.”
Marc Ohayon, Partner and Co-Head of France Private Equity, 3i, said: “This acquisition reinforces Evernex’s leadership in North Africa and aligns strongly with our strategy to build a global, integrated platform for data centre maintenance. Sunrise’s reputation for excellence and deep technical know-how will strengthen Evernex’s delivery capabilities and support continued growth in a key region for the company.”
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For further information, please contact:
Silvia Santoro
Group Investor Relations Director
Tel: 020 7975 3258
Kathryn van der Kroft
Communications Director
Tel: 020 7975 3021
About 3i Group
3i is a leading international investment manager focused on mid-market Private Equity and Infrastructure. Its core investment markets are northern Europe and North America.
For further information, please visit: www.3i.com.
About Evernex
Evernex is a leading global provider of data centre maintenance services, helping companies extend the lifespan of hardware, minimise downtime, and improve sustainability. Its solutions include maintenance, spare parts management, recycling, secure data disposal, relocation, hardware rental, and financing solutions.
Operating in more than 165 countries, Evernex maintains over 500,000 IT systems and offers 24/7 support through a network of global service centres.
For further information, please visit: www.evernex.com
About Sunrise Technologies
Founded in 2014 in Casablanca, Sunrise Technologies is a leading provider of data centre maintenance services in Morocco. The company delivers comprehensive DCM solutions across servers, storage and networking, serving blue-chip corporates nationwide. Its team of certified engineers combines technical expertise with a reputation for superior service quality and reliability.
Regulatory information
This transaction involved a recommendation of 3i Investments plc, advised by 3i France.
