Sandvik outsources to IBM

outsource part of its information technology infrastructure services, Market Watch reports.

The five-year deal includes operation of all server platforms, including the facilities where servers are placed, as well as all services to manage office computers.

Sandvik aims to become a more fast-paced, global and customer-focused company with greater synergies within IT and other selected areas, Stockhouse writes.

This agreement will enable scalability and flexibility in cost, resources and competence for Sandvik. In the long-term perspective, this will provide an increased cost efficiency and quality of IT services and also secure access to the right skills and competence.

"We are very satisfied to have entered this agreement with IBM and have high expectations on their ability to meet our demands," says Goran Kordel, CIO of Sandvik. "This is an important step towards strengthening the internal business solution for Sandvik IT and also a vital part in Sandvik's ambition to be a globally integrated company."