Services to be provided include personal computer management and network and communications operations. AstraZeneca will retain control of its IT strategy and the development and support of its application systems.
Paul Burfitt, chief information officer of AstraZeneca, said in a statement to the press: Our partnership with IBM will enable AstraZeneca to concentrate the effort of its information services capabilities on such strategic opportunities as e-business and informatics in R&D, and to further encourage added value from IS activities.
Frank Kern, general manager, professional services, IBM Global Services, said, This alliance joins two world class players. Our combined strengths, global reach and culture will enable AstraZenenca to optimize its global IT infrastructure and create business value.
