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HP signs 7-year technology and services agreement with Vale S.A.
By siliconindia
Palo Alto (California): Hewlett Packard (HP) has signed a seven-year technology and services contract with Vale S.A. which will help the global mining company headquartered in Brazil to transform its technology infrastructure and achieve its strategic growth and cost-containment objectives.
The new contract is designed to meet the needs of Vale's global business by creating a green technology infrastructure that aligns with its environmental sustainability agenda. It utilizes the HP portfolio of energy-efficient datacenters, blade servers and PCs. In addition, it will also use print solutions that reduce paper usage are included.
Demonstrating a commitment to Brazil, the transformation projects will generate new jobs in the country. Additionally, to further support Vale's sustainability agenda, HP and Vale plan to donate personal computers to local communities and schools where Vale has a presence. Carla Grasso, Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services, Vale S.A. said, "Transforming and standardizing our technology foundation gives the Vale team worldwide access to technology that enhances business development while promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility."
The transformation includes consolidation of Vale's 43 datacenters to three primary global centers in Brazil, Canada and Singapore that are centrally managed by HP's business technology optimization software. The agreement includes midrange, mainframe, storage and disaster recovery services. HP will also manage Vale's global communications network, datacenters and technology assets. Additionally, HP will provide managed print services.
The technology products in the agreement include a full range of HP servers, storage, software, networking devices, printers, personal computers, laptops and thin clients, and mobile devices. "Transforming the technology infrastructure will help Vale to enhance its operations to achieve environmental objectives and reduce costs. Combining the strength of HP's portfolio, environmental leadership and service excellence will help Vale to achieve its business goals today and into the future," said Ann Livermore, Executive Vice President, HP Enterprise Business.
