Infosys has been selected by Daimler for the management of its IT infrastructure services and datacenters in Europe.
Under the multi-year agreement signed between the two companies, Infosys will provide e-collaboration and middleware services, in addition to overseeing database operations of the automobile manufacturer.
The service will be delivered out of Daimler’s Enterprise Operations Office in Bangalore, India.
The service is expected to help Daimler implement best practices in data center operations and standardization of service delivery. This collaboration lays the foundation for optimizing data center operations using secure cloud technologies.
Ruchir Budhwar, associate vice president and head of Automotive in Europe, Infosys, said, “Infosys will manage the day-to-day data center operations driven by a shared vision to innovate and transform these facilities.”
The deal with Daimler reflects Infosys’ focus on the automotive sector and ability to expand their growing presence in Germany.
The transition was completed and steady state operations started in first quarter of Infosys financial year 2015, Infosys said.
