EDB and SJ sign 3-year contract worth NOK 300 million

(Oslo, 2 September 2008) SJ AB (Swedish railways) and its subsidiary Linkon have entered into an agreement with EDB for IT services that gives EDB responsibility for applications operating services for both SJ and Linkon through to 2012. The agreement represents total contract value of around NOK 300 million, and represents a renewed expression of confidence in EDB and the services it currently supplies.

"We are very proud that SJ has demonstrated its continuing confidence in our delivery of reliable and innovative operating services. EDB has already had the pleasure of working as SJ's IT-partner for a number of years, and we look forward to our continuing collaboration. Keywords such as security and cost effectiveness will be central to the services we deliver for SJ and Linkon", comments Endre Rangnes, CEO of EDB.
 
EDB will have complete responsibility for applications operating services for the business critical applications used by SJ and Linkon, as well as responsibility for the companies' WAN and LAN networks. The new contract also now includes applications operating services for all SJ's IT operating locations. The agreement runs for three years, with the option to extend for a further two years (1+1).
 
SJ AB is responsible for operating the Swedish railway network. SJ's subsidiary Linkon offers systems for sales and distribution of passenger travel arrangements by providing a shared and competition-neutral solution for the entire travel industry. The solution is available for all transport providers such as train operators, taxis, buses and ferries.
 
Contact persons:
Endre Rangnes, CEO, EDB. Tel: + 47 22 77 21 01
Geir Remman, EVP - Corporate Communications, EDB. Tel: +47 970 55017
 
 
EDB Business Partner is one of the leading IT groups in the Nordic region. The company offers solutions for the full range of business-critical IT services. EDB aims to be a close and attentive partner that leverages its deep industry knowledge and international capabilities to help its customers realise the full potential of IT. The company has local presence in 13 countries, 6,000 employees and annual turnover of around NOK 8 billion.