- Operating and modernizing the ICT infrastructure
- Centralizing the European data centres
- Base platform for Valora growth strategy
- Eight year contract term
The trading company Valora has instructed T-Systems in Switzerland to operate its data centres and ICT infrastructure. The aim is to implement a uniform solution transnationally together with T-Systems , sustainably reduce costs and provide a dynamic infrastructure platform to support the growth strategy. The contract will run for eight years. "With the expert knowledge and innovation of T-Systems we are focusing on a clear increase in the efficiency of our planning and control, and flexible support for our growth activities. At the same time we are anticipating savings and transparency in our ICT costs", says Markus Guggenbühler , CIO at Valora. "I am delighted that in T-Systems we have found a strong partner whose innovative technologies will help us achieve our corporate objectives". With the outsourcing contract with T-Systems the entire Information and Communication Technology (ICT) including all servers, networks, end user devices and the Helpdesk will be modernized. In addition, the Deutsche Telekom subsidiary will be centralizing the infrastructure of all of Valora's data centres, which include sites in Austria, Germany, Luxemburg and Scandinavia. During the course of this, 16 employees will move over to T-Systems . "With this major order from Valora we are further expanding our business in Switzerland and also highlighting our international growth curve", says Reinhard Clemens , member of the Deutsche Telekom Board of Management and T-Systems CEO.
About Deutsche Telekom Deutsche Telekom is one of the world's leading integrated telecommunications companies with around 128 million mobile customers, 36 million fixed-network lines and approximately 17 million broadband lines (as of March 31, 2011). The Group provides products and services for the fixed network, mobile communications, the Internet and IPTV for consumers, and ICT solutions for business customers and corporate customers. Deutsche Telekom is present in over 50 countries and has around 244,000 employees worldwide. The Group generated revenues of EUR 62.4 billion in the 2010 financial year - more than half of it outside Germany (as of December 31 , 2010). About T-Systems Drawing on a global infrastructure of data centers and networks, T-Systems operates information and communication technology (ICT) systems for multinational corporations and public sector institutions. T-Systems provides integrated solutions for the networked future of business and society. The company's some 47,600 employees combine industry expertise and ICT innovations to add significant value to customers’ core business all over the world. T-Systems generated revenue of around EUR 9.1 billion in the 2010 financial year. About Valora Valora is an economically strong independent trading company operating on a Europe-wide scale. Valora is active in three areas of business, all of them involving supplying consumer markets with high sales potential. The focus is clearly directed towards European markets which have developed over the years with the lifestyle of modern, mobile generations. As a retail company, Valora Retail runs around 1600 sales outlets in Switzerland, Germany and Luxemburg. Valora Services is a press wholesaler which supplies media articles both to its own retail outlets and to retail partners in Switzerland, Austria and Luxemburg. Valora Trade is an exclusive distribution partner for branded consumer goods to the organised and independent retail trade, and supports both manufacturers and retailers with highly specialized services. In 2010 the Valora Group’s turnover was CHF 2.9 bn. and the Group employed around 6,500 staff.