The Aragonese technology consultancy Hiberus has signed an agreement this Tuesday with Telefónica Tech for the acquisition of 100% of its businesses in Colombia, Mexico and Chile, as well as its headquarters. The economic amount of this strategic operation has not been disclosed but is estimated at 100 million euros, according to negotiation sources.
The document sealed between both parties stipulates the beginning of a long-term alliance that will allow the operator’s subsidiary, specialized in cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, big data, artificial intelligence and blockchain solutions, to continue serving its multinational clients in the region, while reinforcing its strategic focus under the leadership of Marc Murtra.
The transaction will be carried out guaranteeing the total continuity of current labor and contractual relationships, in accordance with the regulations of each country and without impact on the quality of services. In this operational scheme, it has been confirmed that the Digital Operations Center (DOC) located in Colombia is not part of the sale; This will continue to be integrated into Telefónica Tech, operating normally and ensuring the same levels of excellence for customers within its global footprint.
to Hiberus, Technological The Henneo Group (editor of Herald y 20minutos), this purchase represents a fundamental milestone in its expansion plan. The incorporation of assets in these three key markets will allow it to enhance its capabilities in high potential areas such as cybersecurity and the cloud business. In addition, the operation involves the integration of a team of 500 highly specialized professionals, which will increase its current workforce of 4,000 workers to 4,500 employees, consolidating its position as a benchmark on the American continent.
Sergio López, general director of Hiberus, highlighted that this movement “lays the foundations of an alliance with a long-term vision” and accelerates a structural change in the company’s profile. “In 2022, the business outside Spain had a very reduced weight; today it already represents more than 25% of turnover and, after this operation, it will be close to 40%,” López said. This evolution is an essential part of its Azul Infinito roadmap, which projects a start in 2026 with a turnover of 400 million euros and the objective of reaching 1,000 million by 2030.
For its part, Telefónica Tech frames this divestment in its “Transform & Grow” strategic plan, designed to simplify its organization and concentrate resources in its main markets: Spain, Brazil, Germany and the United Kingdom. The operation allows the Spanish multinational to gain operational agility while maintaining, through Hiberus, a top-level technological partner to support its large corporate accounts and security services. nearshoring towards North America.
