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Sara Lee Extends Contract with HP for Technology Operations
Friday 25. April 2008 - HP today announced that Sara Lee Corporation (NYSE: SLE) has renewed its infrastructure outsourcing services contract for additional seven years and has extended management of operations in 10 countries to more than 35.
The agreement will enable Sara Lee to increase its focus on improving operational efficiencies to drive innovation and cost savings.
As part of the new agreement, HP will supply Sara Lee with infrastructure outsourcing services, including central and local end-user support services. HP also will provide Sara Lee with data center and network services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America and Asia.
“We are focused on customer and operational excellence in order to meet our aggressive growth plans,” said Steve Merry, senior vice president and chief information officer, Sara Lee Corporation. “As our partner, HP plays an integral role contributing to our success by consistently delivering quality services.”
Richard Newman, global client director for the worldwide Sara Lee account at HP, said, “By bringing additional service and technology excellence to Sara Lee, HP will help the company focus on driving business efficiency to meet its growth objectives. This agreement builds on the strong worldwide collaboration between our companies.”
HP has been supporting Sara Lees technology infrastructure with associated services since December 2000, when the companies signed their original outsourcing services contract.