GM renews $2-bn IT services contract with HP
22 Jul 2010
HP Enterprise Services today said that General Motors had renewed a year ahead of schedule a multi-year applications and infrastructure services contract valued at over $2 billion to help General Motors Company maintain focus on its business goals in a highly competitive market.
Under the terms of the agreement, HP will manage GM's technology infrastructure "from manufacturing plants to the boardroom".
Under the deal, HP will provide network, workplace, mainframe management, applications and systems integration services for GM's global operations, including OnStar, which is a significant portion of HP's existing engagement with GM.
GM and HP have an ongoing 25-year relationship.
''GM's innovative business and in-vehicle technology strategy requires collaborative, cost-effective approaches so we can provide even better service to our customers as we design, build and sell the world's best cars and trucks,'' said Terry Kline, vice president, IT, and chief information officer, GM.
Kline added, ''HP has been one of our most long-term, reliable partners with a team that has the expertise and creativity to help us quickly and successfully complete new phases of our business strategy.''
HP will provide applications and infrastructure management services in support of tens of thousands of desktop PCs and mobile devices as well as GM's manufacturing and supply chain operations. Services include:
