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May 23, 2007
European News
Watson Wyatt Worldwide announced its intention to acquire Heissmann, Germany's premier firm of actuarial, benefits and human resources consultants. Headquartered in Wiesbaden and established in 1955, Heissmann employs a staff of 360, including 300 people in Germany. The firm has total annual revenues of more than 50 million euros.
A.P. Moller-Maersk, one of the world's leading shipping companies, and IBM announced a five-year agreement for IBM to manage A.P. Moller-Maersk's IT infrastructure and services. The deal builds on existing contracts between A.P. Moller-Maersk and IBM, covering operations and support. As a part of the new agreement, IBM will be responsible for providing integrated end-to-end facility management services, including managing a considerable part of A.P. Moller-Maersk's business solutions and IT operations.
IBM been selected by JCDecaux, one of the world's leading outdoor advertising companies, to develop an IT based solution supporting maintenance and regulation of its bicycle fleet in Paris, France, as part of the development for its self-service bicycle system.
Posted by jbowles at May 23, 2007 07:48 PM
