Ericsson - 3G Network/IT Outsourcing

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On 6 December, 2005 Ericsson and the mobile media company Hutchison 3G (H3G), entered into an exclusive managed services partnership. Under the agreement, Ericsson will be responsible for the management of the H3G network and its IT infrastructure in the UK. This is the largest managed services partnership contract signed by Ericsson to date and one of the largest ever signed in the industry.

Under the new seven year partnership (the first of its type in the UK), H3G will retain ownership of the network and IT assets, as well as responsibility for the strategic direction of the network and IT infrastructure. Ericsson will be responsible for the management, operation and performance of that network and IT infrastructure. A supply of equipment, additional technology and related services is also part of the future relationship.

Slaughter and May and Bird & Bird advised Ericsson.

Rob Sumroy (partner), Martin Cook (associate), Miles McCarthy (associate)
Bird & Bird: Nick Perry (partner), Trystan Tether (partner)