BT to deliver key support services for Unisys global network operations centers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
BT announced today that BT has entered into a global managed services agreement with Unisys Corporation (NYSE:UIS), one of the world's largest IT services and solutions companies. The agreement is for a six-year term following a transition period. Under the agreement, BT will deliver network monitoring and management services in outsourcing engagements for Unisys clients worldwide.
Under the terms of the contract, BT will implement a standardized set of global network monitoring and management processes across Unisys outsourcing operations and will take on the remote management of LAN and WAN devices for most of Unisys client contracts. Unisys expects to drive improved scalability and operational efficiency as a result.
Michael Boustridge, President, BT USA and Canada, said, "We're extremely pleased Unisys has entrusted us with the transformation of their network management operations. Network-centric outsourcing is core to BT's business, and we look forward to delivering to Unisys improved operational effectiveness at a reduced cost."
"Unisys believes that BT is the right partner to help us strengthen the network services side of our IT outsourcing portfolio and drive efficiencies in service delivery," said Don Liedtke, vice president, Global IT Outsourcing Operations, Unisys. "BT's strong network services offerings provide new ways for Unisys to drive innovation that can help to further our clients' strategic business objectives."
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include networked IT services; local, national and international telecommunications services; higher-value broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.
In the year ended 31 March 2007, BT Group plc's revenue was 20,223 million pounds with profit before taxation of 2,484 million.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
For more information, visit http://www.bt.com/aboutbt
About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide technology services and solutions company. Our consultants apply Unisys expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure, and server technology to help our clients achieve secure business operations. We build more secure organizations by creating visibility into clients' business operations. Leveraging the Unisys 3D Visible Enterprise approach, we make visible the impact of their decisions - ahead of investments, opportunities and risks. For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com/.
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