Category: أغر؟´«أ½
Date: 01.10.2004
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أغر؟´«أ½ appoints Siemens Business Services to provide Technology
Framework Contract for next decade
The أغر؟´«أ½ has announced today that it has completed the procurement for
a 10-year Technology Framework Contract (TFC) with Siemens Business
Services worth almost آ£2bn.
As part of the landmark deal, Siemens Business Services has acquired
أغر؟´«أ½ Technology Ltd, a commercial subsidiary of the أغر؟´«أ½.
Led by Tom White, Managing Director, Siemens Business Services, أغر؟´«أ½
Technology will be renamed Siemens Business Services Media Holdings
Ltd.
The أغر؟´«أ½ has received approval for the sale from the Secretary of State
for Culture, Media and Sport and approval from the أغر؟´«أ½ Governors for
both the procurement and the sale.
The two-part deal covering both contract and acquisition - the first
of its kind in the media industry - means Siemens Business Services
will work closely with أغر؟´«أ½ Technology Direction, the department responsible
for the أغر؟´«أ½'s technology strategy and development, to deliver the أغر؟´«أ½'s
technology services across the whole corporation for the next 10 years.
The أغر؟´«أ½ expects to save around آ£30m per annum over the life of the
contract.
John Smith, Chief Operating Officer, أغر؟´«أ½, commented: "This deal marries
both our legendary broadcasting experience in making great programmes
with the resource and expertise of a global IT player - ensuring the
أغر؟´«أ½ can achieve its Building Public Value vision to secure our digital
future.
"The value and substantial savings created from the sale of أغر؟´«أ½
Technology and this procurement of our technology services is a significant
step for us in ensuring the أغر؟´«أ½ is fit for the future and continues
to create innovative programmes."
As part of the deal, Siemens Business Services will also provide the
skills, expertise and investment to support the أغر؟´«أ½'s technology vision.
This vision aims to put creative tools on desktop computers in the
أغر؟´«أ½ by the end of the decade, enabling a revolutionary approach to programme
making in a digital Britain.
John Varney, Chief Technology Officer, أغر؟´«أ½, said: "The deal with Siemens
Business Services is significant for the أغر؟´«أ½ as we enter a new phase
in the way we work and operate.
"Technology is vital to the أغر؟´«أ½'s future and in ensuring we build
public value in everything we do.
"We look forward to developing our relationship with Siemens Business
Services to meet our technology vision over the next decade. "
Notes to Editors
This procurement of the technology services contract and the sale of
أغر؟´«أ½ Technology followed an EU procurement process and approvals by the
أغر؟´«أ½'s Executive Board, أغر؟´«أ½ Board of Governors, the Secretary of State
for Culture, Media and Sport and clearance by the European Commission
in accordance with the EC Merger Regulation.
About أغر؟´«أ½ Technology
Founded in March 2001, أغر؟´«أ½ Technology provides products and services
for the أغر؟´«أ½, other broadcasters, platform owners, content owners and
government organisations.
Drawing on eight decades of pioneering technical expertise and innovation
for the أغر؟´«أ½, أغر؟´«أ½ Technology helps organisations create, manage and distribute
content more effectively across multiple platforms.
أغر؟´«أ½ Technology's products and services include: the award-winning
Collediaâ„¢ product portfolio which creates a tape free broadcast environment,
media communications, internet solutions and consulting services.
About أغر؟´«أ½ Technology Direction
أغر؟´«أ½ Technology Direction is responsible for the أغر؟´«أ½'s technology strategy
and delivering best technology practice across the أغر؟´«أ½ to create and
deliver the technical innovations that make the أغر؟´«أ½ a world leading
broadcaster.
The division is led by John Varney, Chief Technology Officer, أغر؟´«أ½,
and supported by a Head of Technology for each division in the أغر؟´«أ½.
About Siemens
Siemens is a global innovator in the information, communications and
media industries.
The company has 415,000 people working to develop leading edge products,
design and install sophisticated systems and projects, and tailor a
wide range of services for media and technology companies worldwide.
Its world-leading research and development programmes are crucial to
maintaining its 150 year heritage of new inventions and its ability
to keep customers in 190 countries at the leading edge of communications
technology.
In an age of converging voice, data, video and media technology, Siemens
is committed to driving technology convergence to the benefit of the
client's business.
Siemens Business Services is leading the bid on behalf of the Siemens
Information & Communications group, which generated revenues of €22bn
globally in 2003.
Siemens is bringing together Siemens Information and Communications
Networks, Siemens Information and Communications Mobile and a team of
partners.
