Avis Europe plc Selects Unisys for Infrastructure Managed Services Contract.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2004 Agreement Will Bolster Customer Services and Operational Efficiencies Throughout 13 Countries In Europe Unisys Limited, a subsidiary of Unisys Corporation (company) Unisys Corporation - The company formed in 1984-5 when Burroughs Corporation merged with Sperry Corporation. This was when the phrase "dinosaurs mating" was coined. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :UIS (graphics, programming) UIS - A VMS graphics programming interface package for VAXstations. ), the global information technology (IT) services company, has signed a five-year contract with a subsidiary of Avis Europe plc (FTSE FTSE A company that specializes in index calculation. Although not part of a stock exchange, co-owners include the London Stock Exchange and the Financial Times. Notes: The FTSE is similar to Standard & Poor's in the United States. :AVE), the leading car rental company in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Under the terms of the agreement, Unisys will implement and oversee infrastructure managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality for over 5,600 desktops in some 1,200 Avis offices and rental stations across 13 countries in Europe. Unisys will provide three core IT services: service management, infrastructure management and standardization to a single technology platform. IT queries from Avis' employees, offices and rental stations will now be handled centrally via a help desk at the innovative, multi-lingual Unisys Managed Services Centre in Schiphol, The Netherlands. "Through our partnership with Unisys, we anticipate significant IT cost savings over a five-year period. In addition, we expect to realize enhanced services delivery and a consistent user experience through the standardization of technology," confirms Mittu Sridhara, CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. , Avis Europe plc. "Avis selected Unisys because of its proven services capability across Europe and a sound cultural fit between both organizations, alongside a deep understanding of our key business issues." "A resilient managed infrastructure will help Avis offer its customers an improved standard of service and provide its employees with up-to-date, reliable IT services, while achieving cost savings," said Jos Schoemaker, vice president and general manager, Global Infrastructure Services, Unisys Europe, Middle East & Africa. "Unisys core strengths in consistent service delivery methodology and flexible project management will enable us to benefit Avis employees and customers by managing thousands of desktops in many locations across many countries." Under the agreement, Unisys will provide infrastructure managed services to Avis locations in: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic Czech Republic, Czech Česká Republika (2005 est. pop. 10,241,000), republic, 29,677 sq mi (78,864 sq km), central Europe. It is bordered by Slovakia on the east, Austria on the south, Germany on the west, and Poland on the north. , France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the U.K. About Avis Europe plc Avis Europe (FTSE:AVE) is the leading car rental company in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. It is part of a global Avis network in 160 countries and almost 5,000 locations providing car rental to business and leisure travellers. The network generates revenue of over EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 2.2 billion through wholly owned subsidiaries Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. and an extensive network of licensee partners. About Unisys Unisys is a worldwide information technology services and solutions company. Our people combine expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure and server technology with precision thinking and relentless execution to help clients, in more than 100 countries, quickly and efficiently achieve competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.unisys.com RELEASE NO.: 02188380 http://www.unisys.com/about__unisys/news_a_events/02188380.htm Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. All other brands and products referenced herein are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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