EDS has announced an eight-year, $63 million outsourcing services agreement with Marathon Oil Company to improve Marathon`s computing capabilities and consolidate its server environment.
Under the agreement, EDS will provide mainframe, mid-range and distributed server management services to Marathon, facilitating an improved focus for the global energy company on its core business, strategic initiatives and growth objectives.
"EDS has proven experience in developing innovative solutions to clients in the energy sector, and we look forward to putting that industry expertise to work for Marathon," said Amanda Mesler, global leader, Oil and Gas Industry, EDS Solutions Consulting. "Our breadth of services, industry knowledge and global capabilities will allow Marathon improved focus on their core business, reduce their overall IT costs and enable their employees to pursue strategic IT initiatives to enhance Marathon`s competitive position."
Houston-based Marathon Oil Company is a global integrated energy company engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids; domestic refining, marketing and transportation of crude oil and petroleum products primarily through its 62% owned limited liability company, Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC; and other energy-related businesses.
Ranked one of the leading outsourcing providers in the energy industry, EDS`s systems and processes support multiple oil and gas industry segments including exploration and production, refining, petrochemicals, transportation and marketing. EDS`s global energy customers include BP, ChevronTexaco, ExxonMobil and ENI.
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