HP to support Global Growth Strategy
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Hewlett-Packard has announced that Maersk Line has signed a $150-million-plus infrastructure services agreement in October 2011 that will support the shipper's global growth strategy.
Under the five-year agreement, HP will help Maersk Line become an Instant-On Enterprise by using HP's cloud-enabled data centres and HP Workplace Services to optimize its technology infrastructure.
"As a global leader in its industry, Maersk Line is driving a significant change in its markets and needs a reliable technology foundation to support these efforts," said Mike Nefkens, Sr. VP & GM, Enterprise Services - Europe, Middle East and Africa, HP. "To help achieve the company's global strategy, HP will apply its cloud computing expertise and experience in managing complex technology environments enabling internal IT leaders to expand support."
"Maersk Line operates in a competitive global industry that demands innovation to create the agile technology infrastructure we need to be a leader among our peers," said Adam Gade, Chief Information Officer, Maersk Line. "HP's global scope combined with its proven expertise in standardizing technology across large enterprises will help us deliver greater value to our business and support our ability to remain the world's most reliable container shipping company."
Prakash M S, Vice-President, WW Delivery ITO India Centre, HP, said, "HP will apply its service delivery expertise and experience in managing complex technology environments to enable Maersk to meet its objectives."
HP will create a private cloud computing environment for distributed and local applications using HP Cloud Computing Solutions. This secure environment creates a flexible, agile technology infrastructure that allows Maersk Line to stay ahead of changing business needs and strengthen its ability to compete globally.
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