Logica has signed an agreement with Posten Norden to take over development and management of SAP and other applications for 47,500 users. The five year agreement involves approximately 280 employees of Posten Norden being transferred to Logica business in Sweden and Denmark. Logica also takes over responsibility for subcontracts, which corresponds to approximately 150 full-time consultants.
Logica’s strong local presence in Scandinavia, in combination with an innovative concept for Application Management and an extensive SAP competence were key success factors in the agreement. The employees, who through the agreement are to be released to Logica, adds a valuable augmentation to the Logica business, and will help to strengthen the relationship with Posten Norden. A focus on continuous improvement will help Logica Posten Norden to lower its costs and improve the quality of its services.
“The agreement plays an important role in achieving most of the synergies that were identified in the IT field after the formation of Posten Norden. By transferring management and development of its applications, the company said it could better focus on its core business and offer its customers cost effective and innovative solutions.
“After a thorough process, we have selected Logica as a partner. They have proven that they have the capacity and experience and ability to handle the takeover of our employees while providing a cost effective solution quality.” said Joss delissen, CIO at Posten North.
“It is very gratifying that Posten Norden has chosen us as their strategic partner, and the agreement means that we strengthen our position in outsourcing in the Nordic region” said Crister Stjernfelt, CEO Logica Nordic.
“The agreement allows us to develop our capacity and our offer within the Application Management, especially in SAP, also it allows us to deepen our relationship with one of the leading companies in the Nordic market. I am also very pleased to welcome new members Logica; together we must ensure high quality and cost effectiveness of future supplies to Posten Norden.”
The acquisition takes place on the 3rd May 2010 and involves approximately 140 employees of Posten Norden moving to Logica in Sweden and approximately 140 employees transferred to Logica in Denmark.
Source:http://www.hellmail.co.uk/postalnews/templates/postal_industry_news.asp?articleid=2033&zoneid=3
