SGS Acquires Information Quality: Boosting Data Management Expertise

SGS, a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services, has acquired Information Quality, an Australian specialist in information and data management for asset-intensive facilities, for an undisclosed amount.

This acquisition marks a significant expansion of SGS's digital capabilities and service offerings within critical Australian sectors, clearly indicating one company buying another to integrate expertise.

Established in 2008, Information Quality brings over 120 expert consultants across Australia.

The company specialises in ensuring reliable, relevant, and retrievable information for clients in sectors such as New Energy, Utilities, Renewables, Mining, Oil and Gas, Infrastructure, and Defence.

Its core services include Digital Delivery and Information Management, Digital Engineering, Asset Management, and Master Data Management.

Information Quality focuses on enabling confident business decisions through precise, trusted data, assisting leading operators in managing consolidated information for successful operations.

The acquisition is strategically important for SGS as it integrates Information Quality’s deep expertise in information and data management into its global service portfolio.

This move enhances SGS's ability to provide comprehensive digital engineering and asset management solutions, particularly in Australia’s high-value asset-intensive industries.

By acquiring Information Quality, SGS gains advanced capabilities in data integrity, digital transformation, and operational support, strengthening its position in a market increasingly reliant on robust information systems for safety and efficiency.

Expected synergies include expanded service offerings for clients, who will benefit from a more integrated approach to asset management, digital engineering, and information quality assurance.

The combined entity will leverage Information Quality's specialist knowledge with SGS's extensive global network and infrastructure.

This integration is anticipated to create a stronger platform for delivering end-to-end solutions, driving operational excellence and supporting clients’ decarbonisation goals through Information Quality's certified Net Zero status, ultimately reinforcing SGS's commitment to quality and sustainability in asset-heavy environments.