DXC Technology to Help Saab Modernize Its Workplace Services
Peter Hecht
News Release -- February 04, 2019
STOCKHOLM, Feb 4, 2019 — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), the world's leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, has signed a two-year workplace services contract extension with Saab AB, Northern Europe's leader in defense and security, to support Saab's global expansion with a digital workplace solution that serves as the foundational collaboration platform for all of Saab and its partners. DXC will also provide service desk support for 18,000 users around the world.
A long-standing client of DXC, Saab is a highly respected and visible company with a global presence and a large partner network. The Gripen fighter aircraft is one of Saab's key products.
Having already entrusted parts of its IT delivery to DXC, Saab will now continue to evolve the digital foundation solution to further strengthen its business. This Microsoft- and Citrix-based solution for the digital workplace has proven so successful and innovative that DXC and Saab won the prestigious 2019 Citrix Innovation Award for Partners. "Our long-lasting partnership with DXC is now taking another step in supporting Saab's global growth," said Mats Hultin, Saab's CIO.
Going forward, both parties have committed to a joint forecast model based on shared risk to secure Saab's rapid growth and transformation. Optimally balancing global control with local support. "Saab has for some 20 years entrusted parts of its IT delivery to DXC. This continuous DXC and Saab collaboration paves the way further for Saab's journey towards global expansion as a leader in the field of defense and security, and DXC is proud to take a leading position here," concludes Martin Rainer, Manufacturing industry leader and general manager, DXC Technology.
As the world's leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) leads digital transformations for clients by modernizing and integrating their mainstream IT, and by deploying digital solutions at scale to produce better business outcomes. The company's technology independence, global talent, and extensive partner network enable 6,000 private and public-sector clients in 70 countries to thrive on change. DXC is a recognized leader in corporate responsibility. For more information, visit www.dxc.technology and explore thrive.dxc.technology, DXC's digital destination for changemakers and innovators.
About Saab
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions within military defence and civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents around the world. Through innovative, collaborative and pragmatic thinking, Saab develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers' changing needs.