 "BT Signs Global Managed Service Agreement With Unisys")
BT and Unisys Corporation have entered into a six years global managed services agreement following a transition period. Under the agreement BT will deliver network monitoring and management services in outsourcing for Unisys clients worldwide.
Under the terms of the contract, BT will implement a standardized set of global network monitoring and management processes across Unisys outsourcing operations and will take on the remote management of LAN and WAN devices for most of Unisys client contracts. Unisys expects to drive improved scalability and operational efficiency as a result.
“We are extremely pleased that Unisys has entrusted us with the transformation of their network management operations. Network-centric outsourcing is core to BT’s business and we look forward to delivering to Unisys improved operational effectiveness at a reduced cost,” said Michael Boustridge, president, BT USA and Canada.
“Unisys believes that BT is the right partner to help us strengthen the network services side of our IT outsourcing portfolio and drive efficiencies in service delivery,” said Don Liedtke, vice president, Global IT Outsourcing Operations, Unisys. “BT’s strong network services offerings provide new ways for Unisys to drive innovation that can help to further our clients’ strategic business objectives.”