Randstad Digital Acquires AI-Powered Talent Marketplace Torc

Talent company Randstad NV recently acquired Torc, an AI-powered talent marketplace platform that enables skill-based matching to connect digital talent to clients globally. It has over 25,000 digital talents enrolled worldwide, with a specific current emphasis on LATAM, the US, and India.

This acquisition will enable Randstad Digital to further accelerate clients’ access to digital talent, including global delivery centers, to meet its ambitions across cloud, data, digital engineering, and customer experience capabilities.

"The Torc acquisition strengthens Randstad's partner for talent strategy in our digital specialization. Digital transformation needs access to specialized talent at scale and speed globally. Torc, with its enterprise-grade AI-powered talent marketplace, will redefine the talent experience and speed of delivery and strengthen Randstad Digital's capabilities in enabling our client's digital transformation," says Sander van 't Noordende, CEO of Randstad. 

Venu Lambu, CEO of Randstad Digital, says, "The acquisition of Torc is a direct response to this evolution and client needs. It expands our access to a diverse range of talent skill sets and a robust developer community, from assessment to productivity. We are extremely excited to welcome an industry thought leader in open talent platforms, Michael Morris, Torc CEO and Co-Founder, and his team to Randstad Digital."