Ploum advises International Data Corporation (IDC) with acquisition of Metri

Ploum has advised the American IT market information agency International Data Corporation (IDC) with the acquisition of Metri, a Netherlands based consultancy firm for IT-benchmarking, sourcing and performance measurement. The acquisition provides IDC with access to Metri's IT budget and operational benchmarking tools, giving IT managers and executives access to a comprehensive source of IT planning information. This information will help companies drive innovation and show how companies can optimize IT investments.

Ploum's team consisted of Tom Ensink (partner M&A), Sophie de Clercq (M&A), Paul Trapman (Intellectual PropertyIP/IT), Michelle Westhoeve and Frans Bakker (both HR). Tax advice was given by Taxperience (Hayo de Hartog).

About IDC

International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. The Needham, Massachusetts-based company employs over 1,000 analysts.