Who we are
Creating value
ALTEN’s core business has historically been Engineering, and for over 35 years, it has been recognized as the leading technological partner for major industrial clients. The Group has developed a complementary and historical positioning in IT Services to provide multisectoral solutions to clients, enabling it to cover the entire product development cycle on technological projects.
70%
of activity dedicated to engineering
30%
of activity dedicated to IT services
Since 1988, ALTEN operates with major players in the Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Naval & Security, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences – Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail & Services, Public Services & Government sectors.
A leading global technology partner
ALTEN is committed to meeting the expectations of its stakeholders and anticipating their requirements by reconciling performance and sustainable development.
ALTEN is involved in all projects with a technological dimension for the Technical, Research & Development Divisions and IT Systems Divisions of major corporate, telecoms and service clients, requiring the involvement of high-level Consultant-Engineers. To achieve this, the Group has put in place a world-renowned technical organisation of excellence.
12
Industries covered
21
Delivery Centers
6 500+
Clients
CONSULTING
ALTEN’s core business, consulting, helps clients meet their needs by providing functional, technical or support skills. The project is carried out on the client’s premises based on the commitment of providing resources, time spent and under the responsibility of an ALTEN Manager. ALTEN Engineers take charge of the project.
WORK PACKAGES
ALTEN’s Work Packages involve multiple levels of responsibility and risk-sharing, with the option to be executed at the client’s site or on ALTEN premises. Supervised by the Technical Management, they benefit from logistical resources provided by ALTEN and may include offshore structures for certain phases.
The Work Packages offering represents a barrier to entry for competitors due to its advanced processes and methodologies. The development of Work Packages has strong implications for both ALTEN and its clients, optimizing productivity and sometimes requiring the overhaul of processes and technical interfaces.
A UNIQUE CAPACITY FOR OFFSHORE DELIVERY
ALTEN has offshore structures in Romania, Poland, Spain, Morocco, Mexico, China, South Korea, Vietnam, and India. The front office team close to the client manages the project, while part of the team works in an ALTEN offshore center. This setup maintains client-specific expertise and language proficiency. Offshore involvement varies from 20% to 70% depending on the project. Skills development is ensured by incubating offshore teams in the client’s country, complemented by temporary assignments in offshore centers. The global organization of the Technical Management guarantees that quality control and project execution processes are identical regardless of the country where the activity is conducted. Today, more than 7,000 consultants work in the Group’s 21 delivery centers.
1988
Creation of ALTEN
3 engineers with top-ranking higher education, including Simon Azoulay (current President of the Group) found ALTEN.
1999
Initial public offering on the 2nd Paris Stock Exchange.
2003-2006
International expansion
The Group is the European leader in Engineering and High Technology Consulting.
2011-2016
ALTEN exceeds 1 billion euros in financial turnover and generates 50% of its business abroad.
2018
ALTEN celebrates its 30-year anniversary with 30,000 employees and exceeds €2 billion in financial turnover.
2023
ALTEN celebrates its 35-year anniversary with 54,000 employees and exceeds €3 billion in financial turnover.
Our History
ALTEN was founded in 1988 by three engineers from prestigious schools: Simon Azoulay, Laurent Schwarz, and Thierry Woog. Since its creation, the Group’s growth has followed three strategic axes: positioning itself in high-level engineering services, continuously enriching its offer through the development of new skills and services and maintaining geographical proximity to its clients (both in France and abroad). At the heart of technological challenges and digital transformation, the Group has established itself as a global leader in Engineering and IT Services, working with key players in the Industry, Services, and Telecom sectors.
ALTEN around the world
A major player in Engineering and IT Services, the Group is present in more than 30 countries.