SCC, Europe’s largest privately owned technology provider, has launched Project Sirius, a five-year growth and investment strategy to help public and private sector organisations adopt and maximise the power of artificial intelligence.
Project Sirius builds on SCC’s existing leadership in the technology sector by sharpening its focus on five core areas which are being redefined by AI: AI solutions, Infrastructure factories for AI, AI-powered cybersecurity, AI-enabled digital workplace experience, and the AI-boosted hyperscaler marketplace.
In addition, SCC will amplify its use of AI in strategic operational processes, to enhance key functions such as HR and finance, as well as reassess how AI can unleash significant productivity for fundamental core business processes such as the end-to-end sales lifecycle. Over five years, the investment in Project Sirius is expected to be between £50 million – £100 million.
To help deliver the strategy, SCC is recruiting more than 100 AI specialists to work across these key areas in markets including the UK, France, Spain and the Middle East. The company will also open two Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs) in Birmingham and Paris later this year. These facilities will host customers to model AI use cases and scenarios as well as test new technology.
Project Sirius is launched as organisations of all sizes seek to deploy AI to drive growth amid rising concerns around issues such as data sovereignty and cybersecurity. While many companies have embraced large language model-based AI tools, boardrooms are increasingly concerned about the application of AI as a driver of long-term value. Recent research from PWC found that three-quarters of AI’s economic gains are being captured by just 20% of companies, reflecting the struggle of many organisations to extract measurable gains from AI.
Project Sirius also comes at a pivotal moment for SCC as it aims to further strengthen its position as a leader in technology and infrastructure delivery, a role it has held for more than 50 years. SCC brings deep technological expertise, wide customer reach, and reputation as a trusted and sovereign player. The strategy is intended to accelerate SCC’s journey towards value selling, while remaining one of Europe’s leading Value Added Resellers.
To execute its strategic AI and growth plan, SCC has enhanced its executive team through a number of recent hires. These include Russell Brown as CEO of SCC UK, Bart Van de Ven as CFO and Berenice Chassagne as COO. The company has also hired Daniel Valle as CEO of SCC Middle East to support its new office opening in the UAE and wider expansion into the region.
Robert Vassoyan, Group CEO of SCC, said: “Companies partner with SCC because they want their technology investments to deliver clear, impactful returns. While small-scale AI projects offer a starting point, building and delivering a truly transformative strategy requires deep operational expertise. Project Sirius accelerates our ability to deliver best-in-market AI solutions that drive measurable efficiency and profound business value.
Sovereignty has emerged as a major priority for organisations in the wake of mass AI adoption. As Europe’s largest private technology provider, we are uniquely positioned to provide the secure, sovereign foundation that public and private sector customers need to innovate with confidence. We are excited about the growth and capability this investment will unlock for both our clients and SCC.”
James Rigby, Chairman of SCC, said: “Project Sirius represents a milestone in our mission to simplify the complex for our customers. This investment allows us to create high-value AI jobs and supercharge our internal capabilities, ensuring we deliver the most powerful AI solutions on the market.”