Never has the digital revolution been more rapid, more profound, more decisive. It is transforming our societies, disrupting the way our institutions function and revolutionizing the way businesses produce, interact, make decisions and innovate. In a world that is ever more interconnected, where international competition is intensifying, the adoption of digital technologies is no longer an option, it is a strategic imperative.But this transformation is not without its challenges: data protection, technological sovereignty, ethics, environmental footprint… all of them issues that require robust, agile and responsible solutions.This is the unprecedented context in which the NRB Group made a major strategic shift in 2024.
“We have structured our subsidiaries’ skills, while respecting their DNA, so that each of them has its place within the ecosystem of the NRB Group. Our strategy consists of strengthening our client approach, by putting them at the heart of our developments and supporting them in their digital transformation with comprehensive, integrated solutions, by capitalizing on the expertise and specific qualities of each entity in the Group. Today, our activities are organized in the interests and for the benefit of 4 major market segments: large companies, healthcare providers, local authorities and SMEs. They are complementary and it is this synergy that makes the NRB Group a major player in the market, with a key role to play in fields as essential as cyber defense, data centers, cloud, as well as data and AI.” - André Vanden Camp – CEO- NRB Group.
A technological vision anchored in reality
With its new structure, the NRB Group stands out more than ever as a trusted technology partner, both in Belgium and at a European level. What sets it apart? A global vision, sovereign infrastructure operated in Belgium, and a culture of partnership that breaks down silos between areas of expertise.
“We don’t seek to deploy technology for the sake of technology. We support our clients over the long term, with a holistic understanding of the challenges they face. We help them to navigate in a changing environment, by providing them with security, performance and compliance at every stage of their digital transformation.” - Laurence Mathieu – CEO NRB S.A.
To meet these challenges, the NRB Group can count on the commitment of close to 3,700 employees with complementary expertise, united by a shared vision.
“IT is present in the lives of men and women, as well as in businesses, in subtle and important ways. The strategy of the Ethias Group is to enable a local ICT player in Belgium to contribute to the development of B2B activities, whether they are public or private. In addition to the existing and diversified range of services offered by the various entities of the NRB Group, IT solutions are being optimized and strengthened by developments in strategic areas such as data exploitation, the localization of sovereign Data Centers and the use of AI.” - Philippe Lallemand – CEO Ethias – President of the Board of Directors NRB S.A.
Accelerating growth and an increasing role
This new strategic positioning is bearing fruit. In 2024, the NRB Group continued to gain momentum. Its turnover reached € 638.3 million, an increase of 10.5 % compared to 2023.Operating profit (EBIT) soared to € 49.9 million, almost double the 2023 figure (€ 25.1 million), and the EBITDA climbed to € 64.3 million, compared with € 48.1 million a year earlier.This result confirms the relevance of the Group’s vision and the solidity of its business model.But behind this financial performance lies another reality: the growing impact of NRB in the daily lives of millions of people, through the digitalization of public services, healthcare structures, local authorities and companies in Belgium and in Europe.
At a time when the digital transformation of our societies is intensifying, the NRB Group has remarkable growth potential and plays a more essential role in society than ever. Present at the heart of the daily lives of our businesses, our institutions and our citizens, it actively contributes to the modernization of services, the strengthening of our digital sovereignty and the support of our democracies.
Key figures
- Employees : 3.670 people
- Turnover : 638,3 Million € (+10,5 % compared to 2023)
- EBIT : 49,9 Million €
- EBITDA : 64,3 Million €
- CO2 : -63% emissions compared to 2015
