PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 13, 2026--
Global IT services provider FPT has signed a new five-year Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Quadient, a global technology and automation company headquartered in France, to extend the Offshore Development Center (ODC) model and deepen joint efforts in AI-driven innovation. This milestone marks nearly 20 years of collaboration between the two companies while setting a comprehensive roadmap for the next phase of joint growth and value creation.
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Quadient has been FPT's first and one of the most important partners in the French market. Through an ODC of 200 professionals, the two companies have built a long-standing partnership driven by a shared commitment to delivery continuity, operational excellence, and continuous innovation.
Under the newly signed MSA, FPT and Quadient will expand their collaboration across several areas. This includes leveraging ODC model as a strategic delivery platform to support Quadient’s Research and Development activities, accelerate product development cycles and speed up time-to-market, and improve operational and cost efficiency. The collaboration also allows Quadient to diversify its talent pool through a France-Vietnam partnership that fosters cross-cultural innovation, tapping into Vietnam’s dynamic talent pool proficient in digital technologies.
Looking ahead, both companies plan to explore broader opportunities in IT and enterprise digital initiatives. Particularly, both parties aim to extend their joint efforts in AI-driven innovation, automation, productivity enhancement, and digital transformation projects to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the global market.
"What makes this partnership special is the trust we have built over nearly 20 years. Quadient has stood with FPT since our very early days in France, and we value this as a long-standing friendship. With an AI-first, AI-native approach, FPT is committed to bringing our full-stack capabilities to help Quadient enhance operational excellence, strengthen business resilience and maintain a leading edge in the AI era," said Phuong Dang, FPT Software Senior Executive Vice President, FPT Corporation.
"At Quadient, we see innovation as a continuous, collaborative journey. Our long-standing partnership with FPT enables us to accelerate the development of AI-driven solutions, shorten time-to-market, and continuously enhance the value we deliver to our customers. By combining FPT and Quadient global talent and deep technological expertise, we are building more agile, scalable solutions that help organizations adapt and thrive in an increasingly digital world," said Damien de Cacqueray, VP Supply Chain - R&D and President at Quadient Industrie & Technologie France.
FPT has significantly strengthened its presence and expanded capabilities in the French market since its entry in 2008, notably through collaborations with global enterprises like Airbus, La Poste, and Air Liquide. In 2023, FPT was ranked among the Top 100 ICT companies in France. The company sets its goal to be among Top 50 IT companies in France, grow its local workforce to more than 500 professionals, and further expand its reach across France and nearby French-speaking markets.
About FPT
FPT Corporation (FPT) is a globally leading technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam and operates in three core sectors: Technology, Telecommunications, and Education. Over more than three decades, FPT has consistently delivered impactful solutions to millions of individuals and tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. As an AI-first company, FPT is committed to elevating Vietnam’s position on the global tech map and delivering world-class AI-enabled solutions for global enterprises. FPT focuses on three critical transformations: Digital Transformation, Intelligence Transformation, and Green Transformation. In 2025, FPT reported a total revenue of USD 2.66 billion and a workforce of over 54,000 employees across its core businesses. For more information about FPT's global IT services, please visit https://fptsoftware.com.
The MSA signing ceremony between FPT and Quadient took place in Paris, France
BUDAPEST (AP) — European leaders heaped praise on Péter Magyar after his stunning election victory in Hungary, not just for what the vibrant campaigner and the country's next premier might do but for who he is not — long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who many saw as a direct threat to the continent's peace and prosperity.
The outpouring reflected a deep frustration with Orbán across the 27-nation European Union and its institutions.
“Today Europe wins and European values win,” said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a post on X on Sunday night. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk exclaimed on social media: “Back together! Glorious victory, dear friends!”
Orbán's 16-year grip on power has tested the EU system of governance meant to ensure peace through economic and political integration after the ravages of the world wars. Claiming he sought to advance Hungarians’ national interests over strategy forged in Brussels, Orbán time and again vetoed collective action such as support for Ukraine following Russia's all-out invasion.
Recently, the far-right leader's government outraged EU leaders and officials when it admitted to providing a backchannel to Russia during summits.
In a recent interview, Magyar told The Associated Press that if elected, he would repair Hungary’s relationship with the EU. However, he has carefully avoided taking firm positions on a number of divisive issues during the election campaign — including Orbán’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies and whether Hungary should extend more support to Ukraine. “All Hungarians know that this is a shared victory. Our homeland made up its mind. It wants to live again. It wants to be a European country,” Magyar said during his victory speech from the banks of the Danube River in Budapest, the capital.
Magyar said he received calls on Sunday night — before he took the stage to announce his victory — from French President Emmanuel Macron, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Online, congratulations also flowed in from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and European Parliament Speaker Roberta Metsola. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Romanian President Nicușor Dan and European Council President António Costa also posted their well-wishes for Magyar.
“This is an historic moment, not only for Hungary, but for European democracy," Starmer said.
“France welcomes the victory of democratic participation, the Hungarian people’s commitment to the values of the European Union, and Hungary’s commitment to Europe,” Macron said.
Merz said, “Let’s join forces for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe.”
Kristersson referenced both the EU and NATO in his congratulation note to Magyar: “I look forward to working closely with you — as Allies and EU Members. This marks a new chapter in the history of Hungary.”
Slovenia’s liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob congratulated Magyar, saying his “victory over right-wing populism is also a great victory for the EU and its future.”
“Only a more united and more effective EU will be able to respond to the extremely serious challenges of the times ahead,” Golob said.
Israeli opposition figure Yair Lapid, himself a descendent of Hungarian Jews who survived the Holocaust, also congratulated Magyar.
Former United States President Barack Obama sent his congratulations, too. “The victory of the opposition in Hungary yesterday, like the Polish election in 2023, is a victory for democracy, not just in Europe but around the world.”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated Magyar but also thanked Orbán for “intense collaboration for these years."
Far-right French politician Jordan Bardella, seen as a nationally competitive politician in the 2027 French elections, praised Orbán's record on populist causes in a post on X. He made no mention of Magyar.
Even Orbán's staunchest allies in Europe congratulated Magyar.
Populist Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said that in the election, "facing such a strong opponent as Viktor Orbán was never easy, yet he earned the trust of the majority of Hungarians and carries great hopes and expectations. He must not disappoint.”
Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico congratulated Magyar and said he was “ready for intensive cooperation with the new Hungarian Prime Minister.”
Referencing the Druzhba pipeline shuttered since an attack in Ukraine — an issue Orbán campaigned on and one exacerbated by rising energy prices over the Iran war — Fico said Slovakia is “interested in friendly and mutually beneficial relations with Hungary and in the above-standard status of national minorities living on the territories of our countries.” Both Babiš and Fico vowed to work with Hungary's next leader.
Von der Leyen, who had like many EU officials avoided any public position on the Hungarian election, posted on X that "Hungary has chosen Europe. Europe has always chosen Hungary. Together, we are stronger. A country returns to its European path. The Union grows stronger.”
Orbán had vilified the Brussels-based EU executive and frequently stymied her agenda.
European People's Party President Manfried Weber, also a frequent Orbán target, said on social media that "Hungary is back at the heart of Europe."
German lawmaker Daniel Freund said that “Hungarians are sending a signal to the world" — and that Orbán’s ouster will reverberate among populist leaders world over.
“The icon of illiberal anti-European forces has now failed - brought down by a disastrous economy, corruption, and his own unfair electoral system," Freund said.
Orbán had long demonized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, making his opposition to the leader in Kyiv central to his now-failed reelection campaign.
While congratulating Magyar on X, Zelenskyy said that "we are ready for meetings and joint constructive work for the benefit of both nations, as well as for the sake of Europe’s peace, security, and stability."
There is hope in Ukraine that Sunday's historic vote in Hungary will enable the EU to fast-track a much-needed mega loan of 90 billion euros that Orbán had blocked.
Ukraine posted congratulations to Magyar on its X account, referencing two historic rivers of Ukraine and Hungary.
“The Dnipro and the Tisza flow through a shared home — Europe,” it said.
Associated Press writers Jill Lawless in London and Karel Janicek in Prague contributed to this report.
A man wrapped in the European Union flag waves a Hungarian flag, backdropped by the parliament building, early Monday April 13, 2026 as people celebrate Peter Magyar ousting Prime Minister Viktor Orban after 16 years in power. (AP Photo/Sam McNeil)
Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, center, speaks to his supporters following the announcement of the partial results of the parliamentary election, in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
Peter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza party waves a national flag after claiming victory in a parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, waves the Hungarian flag following the announcement of the partial results of the parliamentary election, in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
Supporters of Peter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza party celebrate after a parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, center, celebrates with his party colleagues following the announcement of the partial results of the parliamentary election, in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
