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January 18, 2007

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ACCENTURE SIGNS $100 MILLION DEAL WITH AIG...Accenture has signed a 10-year, US$100 million business processing outsourcing (BPO) agreement with AIG Europe S.A. to provide an IT platform and insurance support services to AIG Entrepreneur, an AIG unit specializing in Property and Casualty insurance for small and medium enterprises. The agreement which aims to maximize operational efficiencies and enhance services will be implemented in several European countries starting initially with France. Services will be provided to AIG Europe by Accenture Insurance Services – an Accenture business that offers insurance BPO services to life, annuity, pensions and P&C insurers globally – through Accenture’s service center in Bucharest, Romania.

NEW NAME FOR SIEMENS BUSINESS SERVICES...In conjunction with Siemens’ launch of the new Group Siemens IT Solutions and Services, Siemens Business Services, Inc. has been renamed Siemens IT Solutions and Services, Inc. The group will continue to provide a broad scope of IT services including innovative IT solutions, infrastructure outsourcing and the management and development of application software.

HP SERVICES NAMES NEW SVPS...HP has named Onagh Ash senior vice president of HP Services’ Consulting and Integration unit, and Bob Pryor has been named senior vice president of Global Business Development. Both will report to John McCain, senior vice president and general manager of HP Services.

ACS EXPANDS IN JAMAICA...Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. is expanding its global capabilities with the construction of a new, 65,000 square-foot office and call center facility in Montego Bay, Jamaica. ACS is also hiring 600 additional employees to staff the new location. Currently, ACS employs 1,300 people and is one of the largest information communication and technology services providers in Jamaica.

Posted by jbowles at January 18, 2007 06:40 PM