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Unilever extends BT contract  

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LONDON: Unilever extends BT's original seven-year

outsourcing contract. The deal, worth around an additional £270million, will

see BT continue to deliver Unilever's voice, data and mobile services for an

additional three years.






The original contract, announced in November 2002 and worth £670m was the first
comprehensive global telecommunications outsource contract ever undertaken by BT

and is one of BT's largest and most significant global deals.






In addition to the global communications network BT is also implementing a
variety of new services including IP solutions and satellite technology. Prior

to outsourcing to BT, Unilever worked with multiple telecommunications suppliers

globally.






Andy Green, CEO of BT Global Services, said, “Unilever's decision to extend
this relationship with BT to 2012 illustrates their confidence in our capacity

to continue to add value to their business, drive efficiencies and further

strengthen their ability to compete in a challenging environment.”






Neil Cameron, chief information officer, Unilever, said, “The first three
years of the agreement have delivered both in cost and service, clearly

demonstrating that the bold decision taken by both companies in 2002 was

justified. By extending this contract to 2012, I am confident that together we

will be able to drive value for both our organizations in an area of technology

that is clearly undergoing radical change.”















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