Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Fri, January 30, 2009
Thu, January 29, 2009
IBM: Sony Ericsson and IBM Sign a 5-Year Outsourcing Agreement
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN--(Marketwire - January 29, 2009) - IBM (
IBM will leverage their global leadership in Application Management Services for the delivery of best-in-class solutions to support Sony Ericsson's operations and business improvement initiatives in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Sony Ericsson, a fifty-fifty joint venture of Sony Corporation and Ericsson, was established in October 2001. Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications is a global provider of mobile multimedia devices, including feature-rich phones, accessories and PC cards. The products combine powerful technology with innovative applications for mobile imaging, music, communications and entertainment.
"This relationship with Sony Ericsson is a good example of IBM's commitment to deliver high value services that enable customers to be more efficient and focused on their core business," says John Blackburn, Vice President IBM Global Business Services.
The contract was signed in January 2009.
Additional Information
For more information on Sony Ericsson, visit [ www.sonyericsson.com ].
For more information on IBM, visit [ www.ibm.com ].