The new co-operation builds on the long-standing collaboration between T-Systems, Deutsche Telekom's business customer subsidiary, and Fujitsu in Asia and Fujitsu Siemens Computers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The partnership has already proven project results in countries such as Germany, Hungary, Singapore and South Africa.

In addition to the sales agreement, the companies are taking this co-operation a step further. T-Systems and Fujitsu Siemens Computers will establish a Technology Circle to facilitate the exchange of ideas and experiences. In addition, they will conduct regular customer satisfaction surveys, using the results to align their solution and product portfolios even more closely to the needs of the business customers.

Dave Cullinane, Executive Vice President Sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Fujitsu Siemens Computers, explained: "This partnership and agreement with T Systems will help to further expand our sales strategy on a global level, with international partners. Together, we will offer global companies and corporate customers new and financially attractive solutions worldwide."

Dr. Jürgen Kratz, Senior Executive Vice President of Strategic Partner Management at T Systems, commented: "For T-Systems, two aspects of this partnership are significant. On the one hand, FSC's product portfolio supplements our systems integration and outsourcing service portfolio, without us being in direct competition. On the other hand, the two companies complement each other internationally. Fujitsu Siemens Computers is one of the most important partners for our internationalization strategy."