Tieto signs a framework agreement with the Swedish Kammarkollegiet
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Tieto Corporation Press Release 29 January 2010 at 3.30 pm EETTieto is chosen as one of ten IT-suppliers by the Legal, Financial andAdministrative Services Agency in Sweden, Kammarkollegiet. Suppliers were chosenin a tender competition for overall IT operations. The framework agreements withthe chosen suppliers coverIT management services in the public sector and willaffect all government agencies, 232 municipalities as well as 19 county councilsand regions. The total order value is estimated at approximately SEK 4 billionduring an initial 5-year period."We are extremely pleased that Kammarkollegiet has chosen Tieto as a supplier.IT management services and outsourcing are our focus areas, and today's decisionshows that our offer is seen very attractive," says Krister H?, head of theIndustry Group at Tieto Sweden.The agreementencompasses services for the operation, development and support ofIT infrastructure and applications. It also includes solutions for integratingapplications, software and infrastructure."Giving an external party responsibility for IT operations will also ensure thatcitizens get cost efficient, secure and professional 24-hour services,"continues H?.A study carried out by Tieto shows thatin Sweden public sector IT costs amountto approximately SEK 40 billion per year. So far, the value of outsourcedoperations is only about SEK 2.3 billion. Kammarkollegiet's framework agreementfor overall IT operations will now make it easier for the public sector to openup its IT operations to competition.Tieto works continuously on developing high-qualityIT management services and isexpanding its capacity in Sweden through a new, modern data centre. The centrewhich will be up and running in the spring has been designed for large-scale IToperations and meets the strictest requirements regarding safety and energyefficiency.Tieto's 5-year framework agreement will be signed on 8 February provided that noappeals are made under Swedish public procurement legislation.Forfurther information, please contact:Krister H?,Vice President, Industry Group, Tieto Sweden ABtel.+46 730 20 84 32, krister.hogne(at)tieto.comTIETO CORPORATIONDISTRIBUTIONPrincipal mediaTieto is an IT service company providing IT, R&D and consulting services. Withapproximately 16 000 experts, we are among the leading IT service companies inNorthern Europe and the global leader in selected segments. We specialize inareas where we have the deepest understanding of our customers' businesses andneeds. Our superior customer centricity and Nordic expertise set us apart fromour competitors.www.tieto.com
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