ASI spins off MOCA as independent Microsoft specialist

ASI is transferring its Microsoft-focused unit MOCA to three of its directors, turning a 10-year intrapreneurship project into an independent company. The move is meant to sharpen both firms’ market positions while keeping client service continuity through a continued partnership. Why it matters: - The spinout gives MOCA a clearer path as a standalone Microsoft specialist. - ASI is sharpening its own identity as a multi-technology, vendor-agnostic consulting firm. - The two companies plan to keep working together, which should limit disruption for clients using both firms’ services. What happened: - ASI transferred MOCA to its three directors: Florian Zeller, Mathieu Deleplanque and François Née. - The announcement was made June 12, 2026, from Nantes, France. - MOCA is moving from an intrapreneurial project inside ASI to an independent company. - ASI and MOCA will continue as partners on projects that need both firms’ expertise. The details: - MOCA was created nearly 10 years ago inside ASI to serve the Microsoft ecosystem. - MOCA now works across Modern Work, Security, Business Applications, Azure infrastructure, data with Microsoft Fabric and generative AI with Copilot Studio. - MOCA has more than 50 certified consultants across France. - ASI said the transfer reflects MOCA’s specialization, organizational maturity and market momentum. - ASI said the change preserves MOCA’s culture, client commitments and technical continuity. - ASI will keep selected Microsoft capabilities, including Azure, .NET and Power BI, when those technologies best fit client needs. - ASI has 400 employees across seven offices in France and reported 2025 revenue of 39.5 million euros. - ASI became a mission-driven company in 2024. - MOCA operates on three sites in France: Nantes, Paris and Lyon. - MOCA describes its focus as Modern Consulting & Adoption for mid-market and large enterprise clients. - MOCA’s service model combines consulting, technical expertise and change management through its Success Factory. Between the lines: - The split lets ASI concentrate on broader digital, data and AI transformations without being tied to a single major technology ecosystem. - MOCA gains more room to grow as a pure-play Microsoft partner with its own leadership and strategy. - The structure also creates a cleaner commercial story for both firms, while still preserving cross-referrals and joint delivery where needed. What’s next: - MOCA will now carry the Microsoft expertise previously housed inside ASI. - ASI and MOCA are expected to keep collaborating on client projects that call for complementary capabilities. - Both firms will likely use the new structure to pursue separate growth paths while maintaining an operating partnership. The bottom line: - ASI is separating a successful Microsoft practice to strengthen both companies’ positioning, not to end the relationship between them.