Gtech Spa subsidiary sign agreement with Hcl to receive technical operations services in Sweden
13 September 2013 - 09:04
Gtech S.p.A. announced that its subsidiary Spielo International Uk Limited (Spielo) has contracted with Hcl Technologies Limited (Hcl) to provide technical operations services that have been previously provided in-house. Under the terms of the agreement with Hcl, Spielo affiliate Boss Media Ab expects to transfer to Hcl the employment of approximately 160 technical operations services employees currently based in Växjö, Sweden. The agreement is subject to certain closing conditions.
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“We have a long and positive experience working with specialist technology service providers, including Hcl, and are confident that this new partnership, given the current market climate, is the best solution for both our employees and our customers,” said Walter Bugno, President and Ceo of Gtech International.
"This partnership with Spielo further strengthens Hcl’s presence in the Nordic region. Together with our new talented employees and our domain expertise, we look forward to continuing to develop the business in order to meet our customers’ requirements for quality and flexibility," said Liselotte Hägertz Engstam, Vice President and Head, Nordic Region, Hcl Technologies.
Under a multi-year services agreement, Hcl will provide software services relating to, among other matters, Boss Media’s existing systems. All services provided by Hcl under this agreement will be subject to the oversight, direction, and management of Spielo.
Hcl will also provide coding and technical services subject to Spielo’s strict Quality Assurance standards. Spielo will continue to own all current and future Intellectual Property, customer contracts and agreements, and will continue to be fully responsible for providing its customers with product specifications, design, deliveries, and ongoing service.
Negotiations with trade union representatives have been initiated, with the goal of transferring the affected employees to Hcl by November 1, 2013. The closing of the agreement is expected following the completion of the employee transfer.