Capgemini Transfers a Substantial Portion of European Network Services Unit to BT.Shift of Network Infrastructure Services Expands Footprint and Deepens Resources PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. -- Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. services, is transferring a substantial portion of the company's European Networking Infrastructure Services (NIS Niš or Nish (both: nēsh), city (1991 pop. 175,391), SE Serbia, on the Nišava River. An important railway and industrial center, it has industries that manufacture textiles, electronics, spirits, and locomotives. ) operations. The European NIS operations will be transferred to BT, a leading provider of communications solutions and services in 170 countries, specializing in networked IT services, national and international telecommunications, and higher-value broadband and internet products and services. BT will engage approximately 250 of Capgemini's NIS employees in Europe, including the UK and Spain. The company will provide NIS services to Capgemini customers, supplementing transferred Capgemini employees with BT staff. "We made the decision to transfer a substantial portion of the European NIS to improve the overall value for our clients. This will also enable Capgemini to focus its own capabilities more on high-value, strategic and innovative work," said Paul Spence Paul Spence is a Canadian actor, author and musician. Born 29 January, 1976 in Calgary, Alberta, Paul is best known for his portrayal of headbanger Dean Murdoch in the 2001 mocumentary hit , which he co-wrote with friends David Lawrence and Michael Dowse. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Global Outsourcing Services for Capgemini. "Infrastructure Management is critical to our clients, and a key part of our service portfolio. But we believe world-class networking infrastructure services can be delivered more cost-effectively by BT. This transfer is part of our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients - either through our internal expertise or by leveraging best-in-class expertise of companies like BT. "Customers will continue to be served not only by the Capgemini specialists, who will become BT employees, but also by BT's globally acclaimed ac·claim v. ac·claimed, ac·claim·ing, ac·claims v.tr. 1. To praise enthusiastically and often publicly; applaud. See Synonyms at praise. 2. communications services specialists," Spence n. 1. A place where provisions are kept; a buttery; a larder; a pantry. In . . . his spence, or "pantry" were hung the carcasses of a sheep or ewe, and two cows lately slaughtered. - Sir W. Scott. said. "BT benefits because our experts will significantly deepen deep·en tr. & intr.v. deep·ened, deep·en·ing, deep·ens To make or become deep or deeper. deepen Verb to make or become deeper or more intense Verb 1. the company's enterprise knowledge, creating new opportunities. And NIS employees benefit from the new opportunities created by BT's focus on the networked IT services space." Andy Green Wing Commander Andy D Green OBE BA RAF (born 1962), a British RAF F-4 Phantom and Tornado F3 pilot and Officer Commanding Operations Wing at RAF Wittering, is the current holder of the land speed record and the first person to break the sound barrier on land. , CEO, BT Global Services, said: "We are delighted to have agreed to this transformational deal with Capgemini. The two companies have an exceptionally good working relationship and we are excited by the growth potential of this new deal. We have a great record of taking on people in outsourcing deals. The people transferring to BT bring world class skills in serving the complex needs of large business and government customers." About Capgemini Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services, has a unique way of working with its clients, which it calls the Collaborative Business Experience. Through commitment to mutual success and the achievement of tangible value, Capgemini helps businesses implement growth strategies, leverage technology, and thrive through the power of collaboration. Capgemini employs approximately 61,000 people worldwide and reported 2005 global revenues of 6,954 million euros. www.capgemini.com. About BT BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include networked IT services, local, national and international telecommunications services In telecommunication, the term telecommunications service has the following meanings: 1. Any service provided by a telecommunication provider. 2. , and higher-value broadband and internet products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale. In the year ended 31 March 2006, BT Group's revenue was u19,514 million with profit before taxation of u2,040 million. British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . For more information, visit www.bt.com/aboutbt. For further information on BT Inquiries about this news release can also be made to the BT Group Newsroom on its 24-hour number: 020 7356 5369. From outside the UK, dial +44 20 7356 5369. All BT Group news releases can be accessed at our web site: www.bt.com/newscentre. Justine Manche, BT Global Services PR, Tel: 020 7356 5371 or email: justine.manche@bt.com James Hoyles, Fishburn Hedges, Tel: 020 7544 3041 or email: james.hoyle@fishburn-hedges.co.uk |
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