Daimler
AG and Infosys of India have announced a long-term strategic partnership for a
technology-driven IT infrastructure transformation. After the receipt of all
regulatory approvals, Daimler AG will transform its IT operating model and
infrastructure landscape across workplace services, service desk, data centre,
networks and SAP Basis together with Infosys.
The
partnership will enable the company to deepen its focus on software engineering
and to establish a fully scalable on demand digital IT infrastructure and
anytime-anywhere workplace. The collaboration will empower Daimler to
strengthen its IT capabilities, and Infosys, its automotive expertise.
As
software becomes modular, digital infrastructure continues to play an important
role in defragmentation. Daimler will work towards a model that ensures a
robust IT infrastructure across its plants and regions, and supports
consolidation of its data centers, scaling its IT operations, and bringing
innovations to the fore. Some of the key deliverables from this partnership
include:
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A smart hybrid cloud, leveraging Infosys Cobalt and leading cloud providers,
accelerating the multi-cloud journey with a focus on open source adoption
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A carbon neutral solution, by consolidating and rationalizing data centers
across all regions
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Standardized technology stack by bringing in an eco-system of best of breed
partners
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Creation of a state of the art Zero Trust network with seamless technology
upgrades
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Persona-driven and cognitive, AI powered anytime-anywhere workplace solution
that empowers the end-users
As
a part of this partnership, automotive IT infrastructure experts based out of
Germany, wider Europe, the U.S. and the APAC region will transition from
Daimler AG to Infosys. Infosys is well placed to realise this transition as an
expert having integrated more than 16,000 employees through other partnerships
in recent years with a high acceptance, retention and satisfaction rate. The
transfer will also enable Infosys to bolster and grow its automotive business,
while offering employees strong prospects for long-term career growth and
development.
Talking
about the partnership, Jan Brecht, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Daimler
and Mercedes-Benz,said, “Software becomes modular and IT infrastructure becomes
big. Daimler will take three steps at once to transform its IT infrastructure:
consolidation, scaling and modernization. We need to think infrastructure
beyond the size of our company. With Infosys we found a partner to scale, to
innovate and to speed up. Moreover, this is a strategic partnership for
Daimler’s IT capabilities and Infosys’ automotive expertise. Infosys wants to
grow with us in the automotive industry, which gives career opportunities for
our employees. With this partnership, Daimler also strengthens its overall
technology investment and partnership strategy.”
“We
are excited about this partnership and the opportunity to support Daimler AG’s
automotive vision. As we embark on this journey, we will bring together
capabilities, ecosystems and a hybrid cloud infrastructure that will shape new
experiences for Daimler AG and the industry at large. Infosys has deep
expertise in helping our clients across the globe navigate their digital
journeys, and as part of this strategic partnership, we look forward to setting
a new standard for the automotive industry,” said Salil Parekh, Chief Executive
Officer (CEO), Infosys.