Amsterdam’s WoodWing acquires Hilversum-based Qonqord to help organisations overcome content and information inefficiencies

Amsterdam-based WoodWing, a provider of Enterprise Information Management, announced that it has acquired its multi-decade strategic partner Qonqord.

Through this acquisition, the Dutch company expanded its portfolio of solutions and gained direct local presence across EMEA, including in the UK, the Benelux, France, and Iberia.

The acquisition marks the third add-on acquisition of WoodWing since the start of its strategic partnership with Main Capital Partners (“Main”) in 2020.

Qonqord: Improve content management and workflow

Based out of Hilversum, the Netherlands, Qonqord offers technology-based consulting services and software components that improve content management and workflow processes.

Qonqord works with various clients across Western Europe, including well-known brands like Next, DPG Media, and Yamaha, as well as some European government agencies.

The company’s expertise in developing value-added software add-ons has complemented WoodWing’s offerings for years, resulting in enhanced solutions and services for shared customers.

Hans Fermont, Partner of Qonqord, says, “WoodWing is an excellent strategic and cultural match for Qonqord. We share similar cultures and ambitions, and we are finally bringing together all of the smartest experts within the Enterprise Information & Content Management field to establish an even stronger offering. The integration enhances customer intimacy by leveraging Qonqord’s close relationships with key end-users. This deep understanding of customer needs will allow the combined group to rapidly address market demands, further improving retention and expanding into new verticals.”

The partnership with Qonqord enables WoodWing to enhance its offerings with effective add-on solutions that help organisations overcome content and information inefficiencies.

Additionally, Qonqord’s expertise in developing add-on solutions will strengthen WoodWing’s capacity to innovate for its customers.

WoodWing: Providing information management solutions 

Founded in 2000, WoodWing says it is in the business of creating “world-class” content and information management solutions.

The company’s flagship solutions, WoodWing Studio, and WoodWing Assets, assist publishers in eliminating inefficiencies in the creative process so they can concentrate on strategy, storytelling, and differentiating themselves from the competition.

In addition to Assets and Studio, the Dutch company offers other content management products such as quality management (Scienta) and document management (Xtendis).

The company has more than 190 employees and services over 1,500 customers worldwide.

The Dutch company has a prominent international presence with offices in Europe, America, and Asia. 

Furthermore, the company collaborates closely with 60+ partners and has customers in more than 100 countries.

Ross Paterson, Chief Executive Officer of WoodWing, says, “The acquisition of Qonqord is a strategic choice and a natural step in the direction of building a solid powerhouse within Enterprise Information Management. This partnership accelerates innovation, drives cloud-first adoption, and enables the creation of tailored solutions for industries such as retail and museums, where Qonqord already holds a strong market position. With these solutions, I am convinced we can better serve our global customers and partners. I am very much looking forward to collaborating with Hans, Jeroe,n and the rest of the Qonqord team.”