Schneider Electric Chooses Capgemini as Exclusive Partner for IT Transformation Project
Schneider Electric has chosen Capgemini as its exclusive partner to pursue its IT transformation project, which will involve outsourcing of information systems in Europe and the deployment of shared business process applications worldwide based on the SAP solution.
9 June 2004
Schneider Electric and Capgemini will now begin finalizing the ten-year contract, which is expected to be signed by October 2004.
Drawing on its knowledge of Schneider Electric’s businesses, Capgemini has proposed a balanced solution in terms of applications, ongoing operations and cost management. Its commitments concerning Schneider Electric employees and the mutual trust between the two companies should enable them to develop a lasting relationship.
About the Capgemini Group
Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services, reported 2003 global revenue of 5.7 billion euros and employs approximately 55,000 people worldwide.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is the world’s Power & Control specialist. Through its world-class brands, Merlin Gerin, Square D and Telemecanique, Schneider Electric anticipates and satisfies its customers’ requirements in the residential, buildings, industry, energy and infrastructure markets. With 74,300 employees, Schneider Electric generated sales of EUR 8.8 billion in 2003 through 13,000 sales outlets in 130 countries.
