Arcwide expands into Southern Europe with the acquisition of Cedar Bay Iberica

This strategic acquisition significantly strengthens Arcwide’s global footprint and enhances our capabilities to deliver full end-to-end business transformation in the Iberian market.

July 2025 — Arcwide, a leading global Systems Integrator dedicated to business transformation powered by IFS Cloud, is proud to announce the acquisition of Cedar Bay Iberica, a prominent enterprise solutions provider operating in Spain and Portugal. This strategic move marks Arcwide’s entry into the Iberian market and a significant milestone in its ongoing international growth journey.

Cedar Bay Iberica has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner in delivering enterprise software solutions. The acquisition brings to Arcwide a team highly experienced experts, an established client base, and deep regional insights all of which will accelerate Arcwide’s ability to deliver IFS Cloud-powered transformation across Southern Europe.

The acquisition aligns with Arcwide’s broader strategy to be the go-to global Systems Integrator for businesses looking to transform with IFS Cloud. By entering the Iberian region, Arcwide continues to build out its global service delivery model while maintaining a local approach tailored to each market’s unique needs.

Philippe Chaniot, CEO, Arcwide

“Our expansion into the Iberian market marks a pivotal step in Arcwide’s growth journey. By joining forces with Cedar Bay Iberica, we’re not only entering a strategically important and fast-growing region—we’re doing so with a team that shares our passion for innovation, excellence, and customer success. This move strengthens our global presence and reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class business transformation through IFS Cloud, wherever our clients need us.”

Philippe Chaniot, CEO, Arcwide
Claire Etcheverry, Partner Southwest Europe Lead, Arcwide

“This acquisition reinforces our leadership as the top IFS integration partner in Europe and marks an important step in our growth strategy for Southern Europe. The Cedar Bay Iberica team brings strong IFS expertise and solid experience in Spain and Portugal. We’re happy to welcome them into the Arcwide family! Together with IFS’s increased investment in the region, we’re well positioned to grow our business and strengthen IFS’s presence in these markets.”

Claire Etcheverry, Partner Southwest Europe Lead, Arcwide
Gustavo Brito, Managing Director, Cedar Bay Iberica

“Becoming part of Arcwide is an exciting new chapter for Cedar Bay Iberica. This acquisition gives us the opportunity to leverage the strength and scale of a global organization while continuing to serve our clients with the same local expertise and commitment they’ve come to trust. With access to broader capabilities and international resources, we’re now even better positioned to deliver transformative outcomes for businesses across the Iberian region.”

Gustavo Brito, Managing Director, Cedar Bay Iberica
Luis Llopis, Managing Sales Director, Cedar Bay Iberica

“Joining Arcwide marks a pivotal moment for Cedar Bay Iberica. As part of a global leader in IFS business transformation, we can now bring even greater value to our clients—combining our trusted local relationships with world-class delivery capabilities. This integration empowers our sales team to offer broader, more strategic solutions and to accelerate growth for both our customers and the Iberian market as a whole.”

Luis Llopis, Managing Sales Director, Cedar Bay Iberica

About Arcwide

Arcwide is the largest global IFS-dedicated Systems Integrator and an official IFS Platinum Partner in both Channel and Services.

With over 550+ professionals across 16 countries, Arcwide delivers end-to-end premium services—including software licensing, business transformation, IFS Cloud implementation, and application management services.

Our exclusive focus on the IFS solution portfolio enables us to provide unmatched IFS experience and deep industry expertise helping organisations accelerate digital transformation, optimise operations, and realise long-term value through IFS solutions.

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About Cedar Bay Iberica

Cedar Bay Iberica is a European provider of enterprise solutions and services, specializing in IFS software. With over five years of experience delivering complex IFS Cloud ERP implementations, the team supports clients through a comprehensive offering—including software reselling, professional services, managed infrastructure, premium support, and its proprietary CB Digital Factory solution.

CB Digital Factory is a powerful data collection tool that enhances traceability and delivers real-time operational insights across the enterprise.

Headquartered in Madrid, Cedar Bay Iberica is known for its deep IFS expertise and has earned recognition for its award-winning contributions within the IFS ecosystem.

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Arcwide

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