IBS begins partnership with Volvo IT

Press Release 2008-09-03

IBS and Volvo IT have signed an agreement making it possible for IBS’ customers to allow Volvo IT responsibility for operating their ERP systems.

The partnership means that operational services from Volvo IT are included in IBS’ complete solution including software, consultancy services, infrastructure, operation, maintenance and financing.

“With Volvo IT as a partner, IBS can offer the market a unique solution - global as well as local - that delivers operations management and flexible capacity services,” says P-A Freiholtz, Vice President IBS Nordics.

“This benefits all parties. IBS can provide a complete solution to its customers, while we increase volumes at our computer center, making IT operations more cost-effective for all our customers,” says Olle Högblom, Vice President Global Marketing and Sales at Volvo IT. 

Volvo IT has one of the Nordic region’s largest IT operations, located in Göteborg and manned around the clock, throughout the year. The operational organization is global with customers around the world. 

For more information, please contact:

Camilla Moore, Information Director, IBS AB
Tel : +46-70-555 12 39
camilla.moore@ibs.net

Christer Brasta, Director Corporate Communications, Volvo IT
Phone:+46-31-322 07 21, +46-739-02 07 21
christer.brasta@volvo.com 

IBS in brief
With over 30 years of supply chain expertise, IBS is a leading provider of complete ERP solutions. IBS focuses on mid-sized and large distribution companies, as well as sales and manufacturing subsidiaries of international groups, mainly within industries such as automotive, electrical, food, industrial supplies, paper, pharmaceutical, publishing and wholesale distribution. More than 5,000 customers across some 40 countries use IBS software to gain fast and measurable returns on IT investments.

IBS B share is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.ibs.net