Aibel outsources IT operations to EDB ErgoGroup
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
(Oslo, 16 January 2012) Aibel has signed an agreement with EDB ErgoGroup for the
delivery of core IT operating services, LAN/WAN operations, and application
operations for a number of office support functions. The agreement runs for five
years, and represents initial contract value of approximately NOK 265 million.
In addition, the agreement includes options to extend for two years and a number
of other supplementary options.
During the period of the agreement, EDB ErgoGroup will deliver IT operating
services as a capacity service, which means that Aibel will purchase its IT
infrastructure requirements as a cloud-based service (IaaS). EDB ErgoGroup will
also deliver a user platform that will give Aibel's employees full access to all
the essential programs as well as more than 200 specialist applications. This
solution will be based on a virtual desktop interface (VDI) for almost 5,000
Aibel employees around the world. EDB ErgoGroup will also provide 24/7 helpdesk
services for Aibel's global organisation, with a local presence at a number of
Aibel's major locations.
Through this agreement, Aibel will have a supplier that takes over all
responsibility for the operation of its entire IT portfolio. This ensures that
the client has a single line of contact and a single meeting point for the
management and follow-up of IT deliveries (a centralised SPOC function). In
addition, EDB ErgoGroup will take over responsibility for operations and
management of the client's Domino/Notes platform and its SAP operations. These
are two areas where EDB ErgoGroup has particularly extensive expertise and
experience.
"Aibel now has an IT supplier that can join us in developing our use of IT in
the growth phase we are currently experiencing. EDB ErgoGroup proved willing to
accept the risk involved in this kind of major development project", comments
Edgar Edh, Vice President Processes and IT at Aibel. He goes on to add that
Aibel is gaining a committed and sound partner in EDB ErgoGroup that offers a
broad range of services. Finding a supplier with a local presence for the
company's major locations was also an important factor for Aibel.
"This agreement represents a really state-of-the-art platform, where we are
basing the entire service on virtual solutions designed for the cloud computing
of the future. This means that users will access a central «image». Aibel will
have streamlined, speedy and secure access to its applications from PCs, mobile
devices and tablets, and this will include access to intensive specialist
applications", explains Thorolf Thorstensen, Head of Global IT Operations at EDB
ErgoGroup.
Thorolf Thorstensen goes on to say: "This will be an exciting and important
collaboration for EDB ErgoGroup. Aibel is a leading engineering company that
delivers services to the oil and gas industry as well as the renewable energy
sector. Through this agreement, EDB ErgoGroup strengthens its already sound
position in the Norwegian offshore segment".
About EDB ErgoGroup:
ErgoGroup ASA is one of the leading Nordic IT companies, with some 10,000
employees and annual turnover of around NOK 12 billion. The company is listed on
the Oslo Stock Exchange and operates from headquarters in Oslo, with major
activities in both the Norwegian and Swedish markets. In all, the company
operates from 100 offices in the Nordic countries. Seewww.edbergogroup.no
About Aibel:
Aibel AS is a leading service company that works within the oil, gas and
renewable energy sectors. The company has almost 5,000 employees working in
Norway and internationally, both onshore and offshore. With eight locations in
Norway, Aibel operates close to its customers. In addition to its activities in
Norway, Aibel operates in Thailand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Denmark and
Egypt. Seewww.aibel.com
Contact names:
Terje Mjøs, CEO, EDB ErgoGroup. Tel: + 47 06500
Geir Remman, SVP Corporate Communications, EDB ErgoGroup. Tel: + 47 970 55 017
Bjørg Sandal, SVP Communications, Aibel. Tel: +47 48 86 87 26
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