eircom selected to deliver next generation network for Tesco
(Tuesday, 1st July 2008) eircom today announced that Ireland's leading retailer, Tesco has selected the company to implement a next generation telecommunications network. The five-year contract is valued at over Eur10 million.
As part of the deal, eircom will be the exclusive supplier of data and voice telecommunications services to Tesco Ireland and will migrate the retailer's existing systems onto a single IP network. eircom's next generation network will be based on the company's market leading MPLS platform "eircom Business IP" and will connect all of Tesco's 110 stores, Distribution Centres and Regional Offices to Tesco's Irish Head Office. The network will also seamlessly integrate with Tesco's global IP platform in the UK.
Tesco's current network capacity will be quadrupled to enable Tesco to avail of a range of innovative communication tools and technological solutions. VoIP will also be implemented on the network to deliver reduced voice costs and an innovative Mobile Gateway solution will also be established.
Commenting on the announcement, Cathal Magee, Managing Director, eircom Retail said "eircom is delighted to have secured this contract with such a leading global brand. We look forward to deploying this next generation solution for Tesco and assisting them in maximising the benefits of this new platform to continuously drive innovation and improvements in their business".
Geoff King, Finance Director, Tesco Ireland said "This investment will enable us to deliver new innovative retail solutions for both customers and staff throughout our store network nationwide. We are delighted to partner with eircom, a company which is synonymous with cutting edge technological innovation".
eircom was awarded the contract following a competitive tender process run by Tesco's global IT and Corporate Procurement team.
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