Verizon wins Tesco deal

Verizon is in pact with Tesco, global retailer. As part of the contract, Verizon facilitates the migration of Tesco's infrastructure to a single global network infrastructure, which will underpin Tesco's ongoing application and infrastructure centralization programme.

Verizon is providing secure connectivity to link Tesco's suppliers, partners, customers and colleagues in 12 countries around the globe. Importantly, the new network infrastructure also offers a solid foundation from which Tesco can deliver key business applications consistently to all stakeholders. This will enable Tesco to roll out new technologies and services more quickly and effectively, while also achieving significant cost efficiencies.

Tomas Kadlec, Group Infrastructure IT Director, at Tesco Stores said, "Verizon is helping us to consolidate, centralize and converge our infrastructure across the world. This marks a step change for Tesco in terms of both security and managed networked services. The cutover to the Verizon network has gone exceptionally well, accordingly to plan and within the agreed framework."

Mike McNamara, Tesco's Chief Information Officer added, "Verizon has the scope and expertise to help us deliver on our vision wherever we are around the globe. Whether in our stores, online, or on the move, we need our infrastructure to support our business goals. Verizon combines technology innovation with pragmatic application to help us build solutions for today, and platforms to support the future of retail. We are looking forward to delivering the results of this collaboration to our stakeholders around the globe." .