A proud history
More than 135 years of reimagining the future
In 1887 Amsterdam, the company was created as Electrotechnical Factory N.V. by Groeneveld, van der Pol & Co. (GVPC).
The enterprise was involved with electrical installations, such as monitoring and control of public facilities and shipping.


In 1887 Amsterdam, the company was created as Electrotechnical Factory N.V. by Groeneveld, van der Pol & Co. (GVPC).
The enterprise was involved with electrical installations, such as monitoring and control of public facilities and shipping.













In 1999 Getronics acquired Wang Global (which had recently acquired Olivetti) for 3.7 billion guilders. Wang Global, based in the United States, was active in 42 countries, which made Getronics a truly global player and this was strategically advantageous when it came to working with Getronics’ international customers.
In 1999 Getronics acquired Wang Global (which had recently acquired Olivetti) for 3.7 billion guilders. Wang Global, based in the United States, was active in 42 countries, which made Getronics a truly global player and this was strategically advantageous when it came to working with Getronics’ international customers.



In early July 2007 several companies looked at taking over Getronics: KPN, Capgemini and an unnamed American private equity firm. On July 30, KPN made a bid of 766 million euros. The acquisition of Getronics by KPN was confirmed on October 15, 2007. Getronics was subsequently delisted from the Euronext on December 12, 2007.
In early July 2007 several companies looked at taking over Getronics: KPN, Capgemini and an unnamed American private equity firm. On July 30, KPN made a bid of 766 million euros. The acquisition of Getronics by KPN was confirmed on October 15, 2007. Getronics was subsequently delisted from the Euronext on December 12, 2007.



Getronics founds the “Getronics Workspace Alliance”.
Gartner identifies the GWA as “a unique model and world’s first IT Alliance”.
Getronics founds the “Getronics Workspace Alliance”.
Gartner identifies the GWA as “a unique model and world’s first IT Alliance”.
On May 2012, Getronics was acquired by AURELIUS Group, an industrial holding company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Earlier that year AURELIUS also acquired Thales in Spain and Argentina, which was rebranded Connectis and became part of the Getronics Group.

On May 2012, Getronics was acquired by AURELIUS Group, an industrial holding company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Earlier that year AURELIUS also acquired Thales in Spain and Argentina, which was rebranded Connectis and became part of the Getronics Group.






In 2018 Getronics expanded to the U.S. when Bottega acquired Pomeroy.
With this strategic acquisition, Getronics established itself as a leading Information & Communication Technology (ICT) service provider on a global scale, with a broadened service offering and capabilities to provide an exceptional customer experience.


In 2018 Getronics expanded to the U.S. when Bottega acquired Pomeroy.
With this strategic acquisition, Getronics established itself as a leading Information & Communication Technology (ICT) service provider on a global scale, with a broadened service offering and capabilities to provide an exceptional customer experience.

Connectis, part of the Getronics group, is acquired by GSH Private Capital under the leadership of Kenton Fine, a major figure in the service industry, who brings passion and verve as the Group Chairman. Fine and his management team renew Getronics’ core focus on innovation and delivery of world-class customer service.
Today, we have over 3,700 colleagues in 20 countries across Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Getronics’ transformation portfolio brings strong capability and expertise encompassing market-leading digital workplace, business applications, cloud services, security, and smart space IOT solutions, enabling businesses to prosper and thrive.

Connectis, part of the Getronics group, is acquired by GSH Private Capital under the leadership of Kenton Fine, a major figure in the service industry, who brings passion and verve as the Group Chairman. Fine and his management team renew Getronics’ core focus on innovation and delivery of world-class customer service.
Today, we have over 3,700 colleagues in 20 countries across Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Connectis’ transformation portfolio brings strong capability and expertise encompassing market-leading digital workplace, business applications, cloud services, security, and smart space IOT solutions, enabling businesses to prosper and thrive.