'With more than 33,000 employees globally, Aegis is well positioned to right shore customized solutions to meet today's business needs. Additionally, clients will benefit from greater scale, deeper domain expertise, comprehensive and flexible solution offerings, robust financial strength, and a rich international talent pool.'

Aparup Sengupta, global chief executive and managing director of Aegis, said in a statement earlier: 'South Africa becomes an integral part of our growth strategy (following the acquisition) and offers an opportunity for Aegis to develop skills, create employment and bring in international experience to South Africa.'

Added CCN chief executive Lawrence Brick: 'With this transaction, Aegis proves its commitment to develop South Africa as a destination for international businesses.'

This is the 12th acquisition for Aegis, while the next one, UCMS in Australia, is awaiting regulatory approval.