Getronics to provide extended IT support services across 26 countries.
Getronics announced today that it has been contracted by NXP to provide an extended range of support services. The three-year contract includes a broad spectrum of specialist services including application server management, network and storage management, desktop and printing services. Getronics will co-ordinate this activity through its well-established network of Global Service Centres.

NXP CIO, Louis Luijten, explains the decision, 'Our strategic goals for IT are to innovate in infrastructure and support processes while at the same time reducing cost. We selected Getronics because of their tight geographical and cultural fit with NXP and because of their skill and innovation in IT service. We are confident that Getronics will help us achieve our strategic goals and that we will work together as partners to create business value for our customers.'

Bas Burger, SVP Business Development, Getronics affirms, 'NXP are a fast-moving and ambitious company, and for Getronics, it's gratifying to be entrusted with the responsibility of support for this demanding worldwide team.'

Getronics distinguished itself through their balance of quality and cost of service, achieved to a large extent through its consistent global service delivery model and strong emphasis on automation and self-service.

About Getronics
With some 25,000 employees in more than 25 countries and approximate revenues of EUR 2.6 billion, Getronics is a leading international provider of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services and solutions.

Applying its expertise in workspace management, applications, and consulting and transformation services, Getronics helps organisations raise their performance and increase the productivity of their people, by providing them with the ability to share information and to work together efficiently, securely and effectively, wherever and whenever they need.

Getronics headquarters are in Amsterdam, with regional offices in Boston and Singapore. Getronics' shares are traded on Euronext Amsterdam ('GTN'). For further information about Getronics, visit www.getronics.com.