ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM)
today announced that BP has selected IBM Global Business Services
(GBS), to provide Application Development Services for global SAP
project delivery. BP is tapping IBM's globally integrated
consulting models to develop and deploy an Enterprise Systems
portfolio—including BP's Upstream, Downstream and Global
Functions.
IBM will help BP create a platform that is simpler, more focused
and offers a differentiated proposition by investing in a strong
pipeline of projects and opportunities that capitalize on BP's
strengths. IBM's tightly integrated solutions and over 30 years of
expertise in SAP consulting will help BP gain the most value from
its SAP investments by simplifying, standardizing and consolidating
its IT software applications globally.
"Through this contract, IBM will help BP to accelerate the
implementation of SAP across the organization, and lower our
overall cost base," said Mike Gibbs,
BP Group CIO, "IBM has been a valued partner in providing IT
services to BP, and we look forward to further improvements to be
delivered by IBM in the SAP Applications Development space."
IBM is the industry's leading provider of Application Management
Services, drawing on the world's most extensive and sophisticated
capabilities network. IBM's broad SAP expertise leverages a deep
understanding of the oil and gas industry.
"IBM has consistently met high standards for quality delivery as
well as creating tangible business value for BP. It is a privilege
to serve BP with our global presence, relentless focus on service
and our drive for continuous innovation," said David Marley, IBM Managing Director. "Looking to
the future, we will continue to bring together IBM's integrated
services management, research capabilities and innovative
technologies to provide BP the right mix of skills and capabilities
they need to support their business and drive future growth.
IBM is leading the charge across many industries to deliver
expertise which brings together research, technology and global
business transformation capabilities. SAP is developing new ways
for businesses to run better, with powerful enterprise tools. These
two approaches come together in the IBM and SAP alliance to help BP
leverage existing IT investments, increase operational performance
and gain global efficiencies.
About IBM
For more information on IBM business
consulting services for SAP, visit
www.ibm.com/services/us/business-consulting/sap-consulting
About BP
BP is one of the world's largest oil and gas
companies, serving millions of customers every day in more than 100
countries across six continents. BP's business segments are
Exploration and Production; Refining and Marketing; and Alternative
Energy, its low-carbon energy business. Through these activities,
BP provides fuel for transportation; energy for heat and light;
retail services; and petrochemicals products for textiles and
packaging.
CONTACT:
Alexander Aizenberg
IBM Media Relations
1 (212) 671-9616
aizenberg@us.ibm.com
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