[easy-tweet tweet= »IBM and EVRY collaborate on cloud services through a 10-year contract. » user= »Comparethecloud and @IBM » hashtags= »IBM, EVRY »] EVRY will continue to lead the development of value-added solutions and services, combining its strong local knowledge with the use of innovative cloud technologies and IBM`s global scale. EVRY customers benefit from faster time to market thanks to state-of-the-art infrastructure solutions. EVRY will continue to be responsible for managing its relationships and providing services to its clients. « Our partnership demonstrates how IBMRY`s expertise, technology and services can help EVRY adapt to new market conditions and opportunities while providing reliable infrastructure services that support ongoing operations, » said Martin Jetter, senior vice president, IBM Global Technology Services. « The Nordic region has always been at the forefront of early adoption of new technologies and we look forward to working with EVRY to accelerate the empowerment of their customers to lead the digital age. IBM`s unmatched IT infrastructure and cloud capabilities provide EVRY with a perfect foundation to develop and sell advanced cloud solutions for its customers in all the customers and industries they serve. « We chose IBM as the global service provider and service delivery model for our core infrastructure business. Customers benefit from faster time-to-market for state-of-the-art infrastructure, including new cloud-based solutions. This strategic decision allows EVRY to focus on being a customer-centric company focused on value-added services and solutions based on state-of-the-art technology, » said Björn Ivroth, CEO of EVRY. IBM and EVRY, a leading Nordic IT services company, today signed and announced a $1 billion long-term partnership in which IBM was selected as EVRY`s primary cloud infrastructure service provider. Under the terms of the agreement, IBM will transform EVRY`s existing infrastructure services by leveraging IBM`s proven methodology and global expertise, giving the company access to IBM`s global cloud resources and capabilities.
IBM today announced that leading IT services company EVRY has selected it as a leading partner for cloud services under a 10-year contract. This is a big win for the IBM Softlayer cloud platform, as the data center will go live in Fet/Oslo later next year. This includes providing services that will run later next year on IBM`s SoftLayer cloud infrastructure services based in the Fet/Oslo data center. By running these services on IBM Cloud, EVRY customers in a variety of industries, including banking and finance, government, energy, healthcare, and retail, have access to a flexible and scalable hybrid cloud infrastructure. « A leading infrastructure company is at the heart of EVRY`s Nordic champion. This is the foundation on which we develop solutions that create business value and business results for our customers. EVRY has embarked on this transformation process, but in order to provide the best infrastructure solutions on the market, we need to accelerate the ongoing transformation of our infrastructure business, » comments Björn Ivroth, CEO of EVRY. It seems that the rollout of Softlayer cloud services across Europe is really gaining momentum, with more announcements made every month, Shop Direct, Avira, KPN, Sogeti and Finnair, to name a few.
So why is the constant flow of big names/brands switching to Big Blue? Well, I`ve taken some time today to summarize a few important points. IBM has been awarded another massive cloud contract in Europe that sets them apart from other industry players! The cloud is booming and never again in the Nordic countries. It may be cold, but it seems like the cloud industry isn`t for IBM. Infrastructure services are the backbone of systems that support businesses and the foundation for new and innovative digital solutions that drive businesses forward. End users expect to be able to access services 24/7 across a variety of channels and devices. For this reason, it is crucial that companies prepare their infrastructure for the new digital age. EVRY`s goal is to support customers with more technological innovation while reducing complexity and increasing the use of industry-standard components in customers` infrastructure, as this enables EVRY customers to take a more competitive and agile approach to changing market conditions. The future is not sunny, it is cloudy with a touch of differentiation and IBM seems to be galloping at a fast pace to win this race. Keep up the good IBM work and tell us more! So, I know what you`re thinking – this note is a bit pro IBM huh? Well, yes, I guess that`s the case, but with all of the above, do you think I`ve exaggerated the message? The 10-year agreement is subject to approval by the Norwegian competition authorities. The future is not sunny, it is cloudy with a touch of differentiation.
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