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Borders and trade

Borders and trade serve as the foundation for global prosperity and national security, fostering economic growth and stability worldwide.

As we look to the future, these systems are poised for transformation, driven by technological advancements, environmental imperatives, and evolving geopolitical landscapes. In a time of global disruption, cybersecurity risks, and growing environmental and governance pressures, we believe that the future of trade lies in intelligent systems that are proactive, not just reactive.

Transforming Trade with innovative solutions for government

At Capgemini, we are on a mission to support the UK Government in making our nation the easiest in the world to trade with, enhancing global trade partnerships, fostering economic growth and protecting national security. We uniquely integrate the physical and digital worlds of trade by harnessing cutting-edge technologies in digital tax and customs management, intelligent supply chains, 5G, collaborative data ecosystems and generative AI. This enables us to deliver innovative and scalable solutions for government that streamline the complexities of trade, safeguards the UKs biosecurity and remains compliant to a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Our Perspectives

    The State of the Border – Business Experience of the UK Border 2024

    This report explores the experiences of 900 businesses across the UK, France and Germany during 2024.

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    Trends in 2025 for Tax and Customs

    Tax and customs authorities have entered what’s known as the “Relationship Era,” where they are redefining how they engage with customers.

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      Driving Seamless, Secure, and Sustainable Trade

      At Capgemini, we partner with UK government departments to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that address the core challenges at the border. From reducing friction and preserving biosecurity to enhancing compliance and resilience, our expertise supports the UK’s strategic goals for modernised trade and border management.

      What we do:

      We help governments and organisations navigate complex trade challenges by providing strategic guidance and innovative, insight-driven solutions. From shaping future-fit policies to streamlining borders and enabling international collaboration, our work focuses on impact and sustainability. Through policy labs and deep stakeholder engagement, we co-create data-driven, user-focused frameworks that test early hypotheses and provide evidence to support effective, high-value, and low-risk trade strategies.

      Capgemini’s Intelligent Customs solutions leverage 5G, IoT and collaborative data ecosystems, to streamline global trade processes. By integrating supply chains, enabling secure data sharing, and optimising risk and compliance management, we enhance efficiency, safety, and security. Our advanced technologies support sanitary and phytosanitary compliance, real-time tracking, and seamless border operations, transforming customs administration for a sustainable and connected future.

      We transform how departments manage and leverage data, enabling real-time insights and informed decision-making. By implementing advanced analytics and simulation tools, we’ve helped the government improve efficiency and compliance. Our offerings include robust data platforms that streamline data management, comprehensive trade analytics and visualisation tools that convert data into actionable insights, and innovative generative AI services that drive cutting-edge solutions.

      At Capgemini, we drive Border Innovation through our Applied Innovation Exchange (AIE) and Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE). Our AIE specialises in designing border solutions to drive forward the governments ambitious mission for growth, ensuring rapid development and testing of innovative ideas. Meanwhile, our ASE facilitates large-scale collaboration across government and border stakeholders, fostering seamless integration and cooperation. Together, these initiatives enable us to deliver comprehensive, forward-thinking solutions that enhance border management and security.

      Capgemini’s Border Change Management services streamline trade policy, Target Operating Model (TOM), and IT solution change management, ensuring trader readiness and seamless government-industry integration. We enhance workforce capabilities by equipping governments with future-ready skills through custom training and predictive tools. Through different initiatives, we help develop resilient, future-ready workforces capable of managing modern trade systems.

      Reindustrialisation of Europe and US 2025

      After decades of globalisation, manufacturing organisations in Europe and the US are pivoting from cost-focused offshoring.

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      Meet our Experts

      Simon Pearson

      Vice President, Global Tax and Trade Cluster Leader Capgemini UK
      While tax brings essential funds to economies, compliance depends on the perception of tax justice. Authorities must ensure fairness by closing the tax gap and bearing down on the non-compliant. This is both a national and cross-border issue and tax authorities are recognising the value of data sharing and tackling new forms of evasion with innovative detection capabilities.

      Vikash Poye

      Vice President, Public Sector – Global Tax, Customs and Trade Capgemini UK
      Vikash is a Vice President within Capgemini’s Global Public Sector team, specialising in tax, customs, and trade transformation. Since 2007, Vikash has worked with major tax and customs administrations worldwide, collaborating with clients to translate their transformation strategy into real-world practical value. As a thought leader, Vikash leverages technology to enhance client operations, industry integration, and create a tangible societal impact.

      Liz Locke

      Capgemini Borders and Trade Account Manager
      Liz is a Borders and Trade expert who connects clients with innovative solutions for secure border services and ecosystems. She is dedicated to collaborating with industry experts and leveraging technology to transform border operations.

      Karl Heinz Krug

      Vice President, Industry Lead Public Finance Europe
      “I am passionate about tax and public finance and how technology and digitalization can improve governments’ ability to improve taxpayers’ experience, revenue collection and government spending. The core areas of ministries of finance, such as tax, customs, budget and financial markets, are the focus of my interest. I help my clients address their biggest challenges by providing best-in-class technology solutions.”

      Kieran McBride

      Head of Public Sector & Policy Labs (frog – part of Capgemini Invent)
      Kieran is an expert in human-centred behavioural change, purpose-driven transformation, and policy design with 18 years of experience in strategy and leadership roles. At frog, Kieran leads citizen-led change initiatives and has authored several books on organisational design.

      Peter Thompson

      Principal Solution Architect, Capgemini UK
      Pete advises on solutions, tech trends, and strategy within Capgemini’s global customs community. He has been involved in some of the largest transformation programmes across UK border authorities and ensures Capgemini can deliver innovative technology-driven solutions to drive sustainable change.

      Guy Baxter

      Director, Capgemini, UK Government Food Security and Borders Subject Matter Expert
      Guy is a Director within Capgemini Invent. He has worked for a range of Public Sector clients since 2013. He has strong knowledge and expertise of Agri Food chain, Food Security and UK Border Controls for Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) goods. He recently provided an independent review of the UK’s Border Order Model post Brexit to help UK government departments prioritise where they needed to invest in their capabilities prior to the introduction of new controls in 2024.