EMEA combined ACV rises 13% in both second quarter and first
half
Traditional sourcing dominates the region, with 340 contracts
signed in first half
As-a-Service growing strongly in EMEA, but at a less
aggressive rate than other regions
LONDON, July 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A rise in the
number of traditional sourcing contracts fueled overall market
growth in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region in the second quarter,
according to the findings of the 2Q17 EMEA ISG Index™ released by
Information Services Group (ISG) (NASDAQ: III), a leading global
technology research and advisory firm.
The EMEA ISG Index™, which measures commercial outsourcing
contracts with an annual contract value (ACV) of €4 million or
more, shows ACV for the combined EMEA market (including both
as-a-service and traditional sourcing) reached €2.8 billion in the
second quarter, up 13 percent. Traditional sourcing grew 5 percent,
to €2 billion, on the strength of 188 contract awards, the second
most ever for a quarter. ACV in the as-a-service
(Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Software-as-a-Service) segment
grew 40 percent, although the region continues to remain more
dependent on traditional sourcing than other parts of the
world.
For the first half, the combined commercial market reached €6.3
billion, up 13 percent year on year. The number of contracts signed
in the period reached 340, the second-highest number ever for the
region. Traditional sourcing ACV was up 5 percent, while
as-a-service values increased 48 percent in the period, fueled by
an 80 percent increase in IaaS. As-a-service contracting now
accounts for almost 30 percent of the region's sourcing spend.
First-half market growth in EMEA was driven by a notably strong
first quarter that included six mega relationships (contracts with
an annual value of €80 million or more). In contrast, with just a
single mega-relationship signing, second-quarter ACV for the region
declined 22 percent sequentially from the first quarter.
Globally, ACV for the combined commercial market stood at €7.5
billion for this quarter, up 9 percent over last year, but down 11
percent from the record first quarter of 2017. During the quarter,
as-a-service ACV climbed 32 percent, to just over €3 billion, while
traditional sourcing ACV declined 3 percent, to €4.4 billion.
Market Insights
Looking at traditional sourcing by country, the UK saw quarterly
values return to recent norms following the record-breaking first
quarter. The 51 contracts signed in the second quarter yielded €630
million, a decline of 56 percent sequentially, and 6 percent year
on year. Only one mega relationship was signed in the UK in the
second quarter compared with the four signings in the first quarter
that drove values up substantially. For the half year, more than €2
billion was awarded, the strongest UK performance in five years.
Contracting activity also was robust, with 106 awards in the
period, a rise of 8 percent year on year.
Following its strong start to 2017, the DACH region saw its
second quarter ACV fall 23 percent sequentially and 18 percent year
on year. The number of contract awards also declined. This poor
performance pulled down the half-year results for DACH. ACV in the
first half of 2017 reached just over €1 billion, down 5 percent
year on year, while the number of contract signings fell by 14
percent for the period.
Both ACV and sourcing activity rebounded strongly in
France in the second quarter,
following a very weak start to the year. France enjoyed its strongest quarterly
performance in three years with ACV of €320 million, a rise of 255
percent sequentially and 129 percent year on year. The 24 contract
awards were substantially ahead of the prior quarter and more than
double the prior year. The strong second-quarter performance lifted
France's half-year figures; ACV
for the half was 48 percent ahead of the same period last year,
while contract counts grew 27 percent.
Sector Breakdown
By industry, the data reveal a mixed picture. The region's
largest vertical, Financial Services, grew 31 percent in the first
half compared with the like period in 2016. Both traditional
sourcing and as-a-service showed strength. Traditional sourcing ACV
increased 27 percent year on year, while as-a-service continued on
its trajectory of strong growth, now accounting for 18 percent of
total Financial Services values.
The Energy sector was another strong performer. Its first-half
ACV increased 44 percent year on year, with as-a-service now
accounting for 11 percent of the sector total.
In contrast, ACV in the Manufacturing sector tumbled 26 percent
in the first half of 2017. Strong growth in as-a-service
contracting, up 45 percent, was not enough to overcome the drop in
traditional sourcing ACV.
Forecast
Barry Matthews, partner, ISG,
said: "Traditional sourcing continues to account for the lion's
share of contracting in EMEA but the as-a-service segment is
growing, albeit at a less aggressive rate than we have seen in the
Americas and Asia Pacific regions.
Looking ahead to the rest of 2017, we expect a robust second half
for EMEA, with traditional sourcing spend growing by a
mid-single-digit percentage for the year, while as-a-service
spending is expected to remain fairly flat."
About the ISG Index™
Now in its 59th consecutive quarter, the ISG Index™ provides a
quarterly review of the latest sourcing industry data and trends
for clients, service providers, analysts and the media. For nearly
15 years, it has been the authoritative source for marketplace
intelligence related to outsourcing transaction structures and
terms, industry adoption, geographic prevalence and service
provider performance.
The 2Q17 EMEA ISG Index™ was presented during a conference call
and webcast for media and analysts on Monday, July 17, 2017. To view the slides and
listen to a replay of the call, visit the ISG Index™ webpage.
About ISG
ISG (Information Services Group) (NASDAQ: III) is a leading
global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business
partner to more than 700 clients, including 75 of the top 100
enterprises in the world, ISG is committed to helping corporations,
public sector organizations, and service and technology providers
achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm
specializes in digital transformation services, including
automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed
governance and risk services; network carrier services; technology
strategy and operations design; change management; market
intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006,
and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG
employs more than 1,300 professionals operating in more than 20
countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market
influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class
research and analytical capabilities based on the industry's most
comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit
www.isg-one.com.
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