Royal Philips Electronics (PHG) and T-Systems have signed a deal in Amsterdam for global data center and SAP infrastructure services.
The company stated that the service model for the contract involves 'cloud computing': T-Systems will provide services for Philips via a 'private cloud', a separate, secure network.
The outsourcing contract is part of Philips' IT strategy to leverage utility market offerings. The diversified Health and Well-being company is consolidating and modernizing its IT systems in an effort to cut long-term costs.
As of 1 January 2010, T-Systems will assume responsibility for the infrastructure of all of Philips' computer centers. Among the centers are locations in the U.S. and the Netherlands, as well as centers in Germany, in other European countries and in South America and Asia. In connection with the contract, some 185 of the company's staff will move to T-Systems, the company said.
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