EVRY wins new operating services contract in Sweden

(Oslo, 5 May 2014) EVRY has signed an important IT services agreement with the Swedish division of an international defence industry group. The contract provides for EVRY to take complete responsibility for the delivery of industry-standard services for IT operations, including applications operations, Service Desk and infrastructure as a service, as well as services for IT workstations with around 1,500 users.

This is a new customer for EVRY in Sweden. The agreement runs for three years, with an option to extend for a further two years. The agreement represents initial contract value in the order of SEK 120 million.

Through this new contract, which is a service-based delivery, EVRY will provide a forward-looking IT environment with a high level of security. The delivery model is scalable, and together with EVRY taking responsibility for applications operations, will provide a cost effective solution that gives the customer assured access to the capacity it needs at any time.

"This customer sets very high standards for both availability and security. The contract confirms our position as an IT services supplier that can meet strict security standards, while at the same time supporting our customer's other business objectives", comments Niclas Ekblad, Executive Vice President of EVRY Sweden.

"The award of this contract demonstrates that EVRY delivers efficient, industry-standard services and platforms using state-of-the-art infrastructure. This means that we can offer services that deliver tangible benefits and create the best conditions for our customers to develop their business operations", comments Nils Boghammar, Head of National Outsourcing Services, EVRY Sweden.

Contact persons:

Geir Remman, VP Corporate Communications, EVRY. Tel: + 47 970 55 017

About EVRY

EVRY is one of the leading IT companies in the Nordic countries, with a strong local and regional presence in 50 Nordic towns and cities. Through its knowledge, solutions and technology, EVRY contributes to the development of the information society of the future, and so creates value for the benefit of its customers and for society as a whole. EVRY combines in-depth industry knowledge and technological expertise with a local delivery model and international strength.

EVRY has some 10,000 employees, and the company is committed to demonstrating that Nordic customers are best served by a supplier that understands Nordic business from the inside. EVRY reports annual turnover approaching NOK 13 billion. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and operates from headquarters at Fornebu in Bærum, with major activities in both the Norwegian and Swedish markets.