Viking Gruppen chooses EVRY
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
(Oslo, 25 March 2013) Viking Gruppen has growth ambitions in the Nordic region,
while at the same time focusing on its core activities. Viking Gruppen, which is
Norway's largest assistance services company, has therefore chosen EVRY has its
partner to operate all the company's major IT systems.
Viking Gruppen has decided to change from in-house IT operations to full
outsourcing, and this will give the company flexible solutions and more
predictable costs. The contract with EVRY provides for the outsourcing of all IT
operations, including client operations and central WAN. The operating services
agreement with EVRY is for a period of five years, and includes the companies
Viking Redningstjeneste AS and Viking Sverige AB. EVRY already operates a
contract for Viking Gruppen to provide information services from the Motor and
Vehicle Licensing Office. EVRY's comprehensive product range and local presence
in Norway and Sweden were factors in the award of this contract, and make EVRY
unique in this market.
"I am very pleased that Viking Gruppen has chosen to also use EVRY for its
operating services. We look forward to delivering secure and reliable operating
services, and our services will support the group in its Nordic expansion",
comments Terje Mjøs, CEO of EVRY.
"The reliable operation of our IT systems plays a crucial role for Viking
Gruppen in realising our Nordic ambitions. Through this partnership with EVRY,
we will benefit from predictable services delivered on a state-of-the-art
platform that will make our systems available 24/7", comments Hans Petter
Semmelmann, CEO of Viking Gruppen, who goes on to say "We are impressed by how
quickly EVRY responds to our enquiries, and this is very important for us. We
feel that EVRY takes good care of us".
Viking Redningstjeneste is the largest assistance services company in Norway,
and is also established in Sweden with offices in Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg
and Malmö. Viking offers roadside assistance for all kinds of cars, and has
agreements with most insurance companies and car manufacturers, as well as with
a number of collaborating partners internationally.
Contact names
Terje Mjøs, CEO, EVRY. Tel: + 47 06500
Geir Remman, VP Corporate Communications, EVRY. Tel: + 47 970 55 017
About EVRY
EVRY is one of the leading IT companies in the Nordic countries, with a strong
local and regional presence in 50 Nordic towns and cities. Through its
knowledge, solutions and technology, EVRY contributes to the development of the
information society of the future, and so creates value for the benefit of its
customers and for society as a whole. EVRY combines in-depth industry knowledge
and technological expertise with a local delivery model and international
strength.
EVRY has some 10,000 employees, and the company is committed to demonstrating
that Nordic customers are best served by a supplier that understands Nordic
business from the inside. EVRY reports annual turnover approaching NOK 13
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. See www.evry.com for further information.
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