BP Signs $400 Million Global Hosting Services Agreement with HP
HP to simplify, standardize server infrastructure; enable cloud computing services
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 21, 2010 - HP Enterprise Services UK Limited today
announced BP International Limited has signed a five-year outsourcing services
agreement valued in excess of $400 million.
Under the agreement, HP will deliver consistent global data center services that
enable BP to standardize and consolidate its hosting services and take advantage
of innovations such as cloud computing.
HP currently provides HP Data Center Services to BP's European data centers in the
United Kingdom. The new agreement brings the remaining BP data centers in
Europe and all those in the Americas regions under a single contract that covers
data center management services - from monitoring, back up and recovery, site
management and maintenance services, to database and middleware
management.
"By establishing a standardized global operating model, BP will realize immediate
cost reductions, improved consistency of service and be well positioned to utilize
emerging technologies," said Dana S. Deasy, group vice president and chief
information officer, BP.
The agreement also will provide BP with the platform and option to deploy HP's
enterprise private and public cloud-computing services, along with external cloud
services from other providers in a holistic cloud architecture.
"A consistent and standardized data center environment enables companies like BP
to navigate the many challenges of global operations in the oil and gas industry,"
said Mike Nefkens, senior vice president and general manager for Europe, the
Middle East and Africa, HP Enterprise Services. "HP's flexible computing
capabilities and service excellence can help companies like BP to build an Instant-
On Enterprise, in which technology is embedded in everything it does, while
achieving their strategic goals."
BP will use HP Automation and Operations Orchestration software to improve productivity and operational integrity across its technology environment. HP also
will support BP with industry-standard services aligned with the Information
Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Version 3 service management framework.
This will help BP improve information management by aligning information
technology with business objectives and establishing a culture of technology
innovation with continual service improvement.
Data center support services will be provided onsite and from HP Best Shore global
delivery centers in India. HP's Best Shore model blends the power of the HP
technology portfolio with global delivery expertise to give clients greater flexibility
and cost efficiency while minimizing risks.
About BP
BP is one of the world's largest energy companies, providing its customers with fuel
for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals
products for everyday items. Please visit www.bp.com for more information.
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businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company, HP
brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software,
services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about
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