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Every brand carries a name, but only a few names have a story deeply rooted in history and culture. Cerrus is one of them.

The word comes from Latin: Quercus cerris, also known as the Turkish oak.
The Turkish oak has long symbolized strength, resilience, and deep roots. Its roots grip firmly into Anatolian soil, while its branches stretch outward and upward to the sky. For us, this perfectly reflects our vision: strong local roots with the ambition to reach the region and the world.

Inspiration from History: The Battle of Zela and Caesar

In 47 BC, Julius Caesar fought the Battle of Zela in what is today Tokat’s Zile district in Turkey. After his swift and decisive victory over King Pharnaces II of Pontus, Caesar uttered the immortal words:
“Veni, Vidi, Vici” — “I came, I saw, I conquered.”

In Roman tradition, one of the highest military honors was the Civic Crown (Corona Civica), made of oak leaves. It was awarded to commanders who saved the lives of Roman citizens. Caesar himself was one of the leaders honored with this crown.

This historical connection reminds us that the oak tree was not only a symbol of strength in Anatolia but also a symbol of victory and honor in world history.

The Birth of Cerrus

As Cerrus’ founders, we spent years working abroad in engineering and technology. This experience showed us something important:
world-class engineering and innovation can and should be built in Turkey as well.

With that conviction, we founded Cerrus — not just as a company, but as a trusted partner in digital transformation.
We support organizations across the entire journey:

• Consulting

• Product sourcing

• Service delivery

• OT/IT security and analytics solutions

Our mission is to stand by institutions as they navigate the challenges of digital transformation, with solutions rooted in expertise and vision.

The Meaning of Cerrus

Cerrus embodies both:

• The strength of the Turkish oak, deeply rooted in local soil.

• The vision to branch out globally, bringing resilience, innovation, and trust to the digital age.

Today, Cerrus stands for:

• Drawing strength from the past to shape the future

• Extending from local to global with a sustainable vision

• Providing trusted guidance for institutions in digital transformation

Cerrus is more than just a name — it is our identity, our heritage, and our future.

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