IT firm Infosys has signed a multi-year contract with Daimler AG, to manage its infrastructure services, data centres, e-collaboration and middleware services along with database operations.
Under the pact, Infosys has completed successful transition to take over operation of the European data centres of the automobile manufacturer. It supports the continuous improvement and implementation of best practices in data centre operations and standardisation of service delivery
This engagement lays the foundation for optimising data centre operations using secure cloud technologies. The service will be delivered out of Daimler’s enterprise operations office in Bangalore.
This agreement was signed in the second quarter of Infosys financial year 2014. The transition was completed and steady state operations started in first quarter of Infosys financial year 2015.
“Infosys will manage the day-to-day data center operations driven by a shared vision to innovate and transform these facilities. This engagement reflects our proven expertise in managing large infrastructure programs, reinforces our strategic focus on the automotive sector and significantly expands our growing presence in the German market,” said Ruchir Budhwar – Associate Vice President and Head – Automotive in Europe, Infosys.
