About us - Applium

What is Applium ?

Applium is a consulting firm and integrator that, since its establishment in 2002, has chosen to focus on high-value-added expertise and services around SAP solutions (including the latest version of the SAP S/4HANA ERP).

Our clients engage us for complex SAP ERP implementation projects, involving complete Applium teams working within a proven methodology under the responsibility of Applium project managers. Our clients expect a genuine consulting and expertise approach from Applium. They also regularly turn to us whenever they wish to advance on innovative topics. This positioning results in rich and exciting assignments for our consultants.

Our key figures

23+

years in existence

years of SAP experience among our consultants

130+

functional and technical consultants

offices in France (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Sophia Antipolis, Strasbourg, Montpellier, Rennes, Brest et Nantes) and one office in Portugal

recruitments planned for 2025

€22

million in revenue

Our Values and Strengths :

Quality

We apply high-quality standards while maintaining the pragmatism necessary for swift execution.

Innovation

Our privileged links with SAP, combined with our ongoing technological watch and appropriation of new SAP features and technologies, allow us to propose relevant innovation in your context and at the right time.

Commitments

Implementing projects and services within strong result commitments has been part of our DNA since the company’s inception. Applium’s organization, resources, and tools are adapted accordingly.

Independence

Our recommendations are never influenced by the interests of vendors. We will be critical when necessary, in the interest of projects and our clients, seeking a long-term partnership.

Multidisciplinarity

We are capable of addressing a wide range of topics and methodologies, both technical and functional, and mobilizing specific expertise upon request.

Employee Stability

The actions we take throughout the year, combined with a positive mindset and friendly atmosphere, make us one of the SAP partners with the greatest stability among our consultants.

Competence

Our demanding recruitment criteria enable us to provide you with the best available consulting, financial, logistical, and technological expertise on the market.

Proximity

We guarantee a strong presence by your side, with the availability of friendly and collaborative teams. The decentralization of Applium’s teams across 7 offices in France contributes to our proximity.

Agility

All our teams share an agile mindset, with core values of adaptability and communication.

Our CSR Approach

Applium has been committed to CSR since its inception and communicates transparently about its actions.

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Our commitment quality

At Applium, we place training quality at the heart of our approach.Chez Applium, nous plaçons la qualité de la formation au cœur de notre démarche.

Our certification Qualiopi attests to the seriousness and professionalism of our training actions, guaranteeing processes that comply with the requirements of the National Quality Standards. We are committed to offering services that are adapted, accessible and effective for our customers and partners.

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Our Leaders

Bertrand Dalaison

After 11 years at Bull in the United States and France, including 8 years in the entity responsible for implementing the Baan ERP (Infor), Bertrand decided to create Applium with the intention of providing innovative services to SAP clients. Bertrand is the President of Applium and particularly manages the company’s commercial direction and relationships with SAP, Opentext, Microsoft, and Trustpair.Bertrand est Président de la société Applium et assure en particulier la Direction commerciale de l’entreprise et la gestion des relations avec les éditeurs SAP, Opentext, Microsoft et Trustpair.

Alix Ponsada

Alix began her career at Business & Decisions as a consultant and then as SAP Finance Project Manager. She joined PPG Industries in 2009, where she managed SAP implementation projects at the European level. Alix joined Applium in 2015 as General Director, responsible for operations. She oversees several projects and conducts expertise missions in the finance domain.

David Cairat

After 10 years as an SAP consultant, David founded Adelante in 2000, a recognized SAP integrator in the Supply Chain field. He then led itelligence France for 11 years before taking on cross-functional roles at the NTT Data Business Solutions Group (formerly itelligence). David joined Applium in early 2022 as an Associate Director to support the company’s development in the coming years.

Key dates / history

Company founded in Paris

Signed SAP PartnerEdge distribution contract

First participation in the SAP Francophone Users’ Conference

Launched TMA offer

Opened Lyon office

Revenue surpassed €10 million

Second participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

3rd participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

4th participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

5th participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

Integrated Axerium, dedicated to SAP BC expertise

6th participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

Alix Ponsada joins Applium

Launch of the MOVEtoDIGITAL offer around OpenText solutions

7th participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

8th participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

Opening of the Bordeaux office

9th participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

10th participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

Opening of the Montpellier office

Opening of the Rennes office

Launch of the SURFtoS4 offer dedicated to migrations from ECC6 to S/4HANA

Development of the first solution as a publisher: A2C for connection with ChorusPro

11th participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

Covid-19: Applium undergoes transformation and introduces remote work for all

12th participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

Opening of the Strasbourg office

13th participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

Arrival of the hundredth employee

David Cairat joins Applium

Signing of a partnership contract with sovereign OVHcloud

14th participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

Opening of Applium Portugal

Launch of the SAP Sustainability offer

Launch of the SAP independent placement offer

15th participation in the French-speaking SAP user convention

Arrival of the 130th employee

Opening of the Brest office

Signing of the partnership agreement with AWS

16th participation in the convention of French-speaking SAP user experts

Signing of the partnership agreement with Generix for electronic invoicing

Applium named SAP Partner of the Year 2024 at the SAP Partner Summit

Opening of the Nantes branch

Launch of the ISO 27001 certification process

17th USF convention (Lyon)