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IBM partners to form research center
BRISBANE, Australia—IBM has announced that it has partnered with academia, government and industry to launch the Smart Transport Research Centre (STRC) based at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), which is being opened today by the Minister for Transport.
IBM will contribute its global consulting expertise and technology in developing smarter traffic solutions to help make Australia’s transportation infrastructure smarter, improve commuter experiences, and reduce environmental impact.
For more information, see www.ibm.com |
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Meadowlands turns to UGL
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—UGL Services, a division of UGL Limited, announced that it has signed a five-year contract with three one-year extensions with the New Meadowlands Stadium Company, LLC. Under the contract, UGL Services provides pre-event, event and post-event stadium cleaning, plaza policing and snow removal services.
UGL Services’ expanding portfolio of sports and entertainment venues provides the New Meadowlands Stadium with full access to its quality services that are supported by a proven record of delivery in these unique, high-demand environments. Sports stadiums require innovative management and the on-demand mobilization of large workforces to support major sporting, music, business and civic events.
For more information, see www.ugllimited.com
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Nevada Division of Health Care Financing turns to HP
PALO ALTO, Calif.—HP Enterprise Services announced a five-year, $176 million services agreement with the Nevada Division of Health Care Financing and Policy to strengthen Medicaid operations and help position the state for healthcare reform.
The new agreement calls for HP to become Nevada’s Medicaid fiscal agent and to upgrade and manage the state’s Medicaid Management Information System. HP also will help the agency enhance service delivery to Medicaid clients and improve staff productivity. The agency is responsible for Medicaid benefits for almost 300,000 Nevada residents and processes about 12 million Medicaid claims per year.
For more information, see www.hp.com
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BAA outsources IT services
PARIS and LONDON—Airport company BAA is outsourcing the delivery of its IT services to a consortium led by Capgemini UK plc in a five-year contract valued at approximately £100 million (approx €120 million).
BAA says that the move will be key to improving the airport experience for all its stakeholders, including passengers, staff, airlines and retailers, at Heathrow and the company’s other five UK airports. The consortium, assembled and led by Capgemini as prime contractor, includes SITA, Atkins, Computacenter, and Amor Group. Capgemini UK plc is part of the Capgemini Group, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services.
For more information, see www.capegemini.com
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Thames Water hires Efficio
READING, UK—Procurement specialists Efficio have signed a five-year contract to manage £500 million a year spend for Thames Water, the largest water company in the UK.
Under the deal, Efficio will take full responsibility for sourcing and contract management of all Reading-based Thames Water’s direct and indirect spend.
For more information, see www.efficioconsulting.com
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