Telenor Connexion chooses Logica as the prime systems integration partner
Logica, a leading IT and business services company and Telenor Connexion, a leader in machine to machine (M2M)* communication solutions have signed an agreement whereby Logica will deliver IT infrastructure solutions and communication services to support Telenor Connexion’s fast growth in the M2M business. The agreement is for five years and amounts to an initial value of approximately 10M EUR.
Logica will deliver an IT-platform for operational and business support systems that enable Telenor Connexion to manage large, wireless M2M projects for Telenor Connexions customers. Logica will also be responsible for delivering the support connected to the systems.
Commenting on the win, Ulf Baggström, Managing Director Utilities and Telecom Sector, Logica, said, “We are delighted to have been entrusted as the prime systems integration partner for Telenor Connexion. This is also a challenge that we are well positioned to address. By combining our local and global experiences in the areas of Telecom and M2M-knowledge, Logica will support Telenor in building up Telenor Connexion’s growth. We will leverage our proven blended delivery model and deliver the service from our operations in Sweden, United Kingdom and India.”
M2M communications is a rapidly growing market, in Europe alone there are several billion devices that could potentially be networked by wireless or fixed technologies. Telenor Connexion, a wholly owned company by Telenor ASA, is one of the world's leading providers of M2M connectivity solutions.
Commenting on the agreement, Göran Brandt, Vice President, Business Development, Telenor Connexion, says, “It’s far from ideal to run M2M applications on a Mobile Network Operators normal infrastructure, since it will always be influenced by other, more traditional services. Telenor Connexion’s focus is M2M customers with business critical applications. To serve these customers according to expectations on commercial models, up-time and availability, dedicated M2M infrastructure is a must.”
* M2M is an abbreviation for machine-to-machine, or technology that supports wired or wireless communication between machines/devices.
About Telenor Connexion
Telenor Connexion is a leading global provider of managed M2M connectivity solutions. Machine-to-machine communication is a rapidly expanding market. Companies in diverse industries are implementing M2M solutions to achieve productivity gains, cost management, environmental improvement and to expand customer services. With more than 10 years of experience and over 1,3 million active SIM-cards Telenor Connexion is an experienced and reliable partner, dedicated to their customers’ business and understanding their needs.
About Logica
Logica is a leading IT and business services company, employing 40,000 people. It provides business consulting, systems integration, and IT and business process outsourcing services. Logica works closely with its customers to release their potential - enabling change that increases their efficiency, accelerates growth and manages risk. It applies its deep industry knowledge, technical excellence and global delivery expertise to help its customers build leadership positions in their markets. Logica is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext (Amsterdam) (LSE: LOG; Euronext: LOG). More information is available at www.logica.com.
Press contacts:
Ulf Baggström, Managing Director Utilities and Telecom Sector, Logica Sweden, phone: +46 (0) 70 572 5242, e-mail ulf.baggstrom@logica.com
Anna Carlson, PR and Communications Logica Sweden, phone: +468 6719272, mobile: +46 733-980119, e-mail: anna.carlson@logica.com
Karin Karlung, PR and Marketing Communications, Telenor Connexion, phone: +46 734 417 415, e-mail: pressconnexion@telenor.com
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