IBM has inked a $1.4 billion, seven-year deal to manage AstraZeneca's IT infrastructure around the globe. The deal covers everything from PC management to servers and communications. "IBM will marshal its global resources to provide a flexible and agile infrastructure enabling AstraZeneca to continue implementing its plans to grow and lead in the pharmaceutical industry," said Doug Elix, Senior Vice President, IBM.
- check out the release [1] on the IT deal
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AstraZeneca announces restructuring and buyout. Report [2]
IBM to put worker genetic data off limits. Report [3]
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Links:
[1] http://www.fiercebiotech.com/node/7636
[2] http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/astrazeneca-announces-restructuring-and-buyout/2007-02-01
[3] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/ibm-to-put-worker-genetic-data-off-limits/2005-10-10
[4] http://www.fiercebioresearcher.com/story/researchers-explore-uses-of-a-genetic-report-card/2007-05-08
[5] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/ibm-introduces-grid-medical-storage-upgrade/2007-05-21