Cegid Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name

Cegid

Mission

Cegid innovates in management solutions to elevate the potential of businesses through artificial intelligence across various industries.

Founded

No information is available.

Founders

No information is available.

Key People

Pascal Houillon, CEO since March 2017

Nathalie Echinard, Director of the Retail Business Unit

Bruno Vaffier, Chief Operating Officer (Appointed as of June 2024)

Headquarters

52 Quai Paul Sédallian, 69009 Lyon, France

Number of Employees

4,400 employees in 20 countries

Revenue

€852 million as of December 31, 2023

Known For

Cegid is a European leader in cloud business management solutions focusing on finance (cash-flow, tax, ERP), human resources (payroll, talent management), CPAs, retail, and entrepreneurial sectors. It stands out for its innovation in artificial intelligence and commitment to helping customers accelerate digital transformation.

Products

Cegid Retail

An omnichannel platform designed to enhance retail activities, including managing sales, inventories, and customer experiences globally.

Key Features:

Omnichannel sales management

Stock availability maximization

Retail activity management

Secure and international SaaS solution

Cegid Retail Store Excellence

A task management platform for retail operations aiming to boost in-store productivity and employee engagement.

Key Features:

Real-time task management

Store communications

Visual merchandising excellence

Operational compliance checks and audits

Cegid Talentsoft

A comprehensive HR suite that supports HR administration, talent acquisition, talent management, and learning processes.

Key Features:

Enhanced candidate experience and recruitment processes

Employee career and performance development

A seamless learning experience, from content to administration

Cegid Notilus

A digital solution for managing travel, expense reports, and vehicle fleets.

Key Features:

Paperless expense reports

Comprehensive travel management

Optimized vehicle fleet management

Cegid RITA

Job multiposting platform designed to simplify job posting processes for recruiters.

Key Features:

Media buying simplification

Automated job posting processes

Real-time performance tracking and adjustments

Cegid Digitalrecruiters

An all-in-one ATS and CRM solution that simplifies and enhances the recruitment experience.

Key Features:

Tailored candidate journeys

Efficient job advert distribution

Enhanced collaborative recruitment

Recent Developments

New Product Launches

Cegid Pulse: Launched in June 2024, this set of AI agents is integrated into Cegid’s management solutions, specifically Cegid Retail Live Store, Cegid Retail Store Excellence, and Cegid Retail Intelligence. It enables natural language interactions, real-time problem-solving, and insightful recommendations.

Key Feature Additions

Enhanced real-time analytics and customer recommendations through AI with Cegid Pulse.

Instant translation functionalities aimed at improving communication in retail settings.

New Partnerships

LGI Partnership (April 2024): Combined LGI’s payroll and scheduling solution with Cegid’s talent management capabilities.

Notilus Acquisition (April 2023): Boosted Cegid’s offerings in managing expense reports and business trips.

Strategic Investments

Significant investments in artificial intelligence to leverage generative AI for optimizing retail processes, as showcased through Cegid Pulse.

Recent Appointments

Bruno Vaffier was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in June 2024.

Awards

Best Connected Retail Solution: Cegid’s solutions have been recognized by Reta Awards 2024 for their innovation and effectiveness in enhancing retail operations.

This professional report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Cegid, from its key business areas to recent strategic advancements, facilitating market understanding and forecasting future potentials based on current trajectories.