|
|
|
Subject:
Unisys begins recruiting for defence contract
BLUIE006
3/10/2008 7:07:08 AM
|
Unisys to keep defence personnel
Computer company Unisys says it will stick to plans to employ as many defence personnel as possible when it takes over the support of defence computer networks.
The company said it was ramping up staff members in Canberra and would fill around 100 positions in the capital, which would serve as hub of the Unisys defence program.
"From the outset of the tender process, Unisys has emphasised its intention to employ a significant number of defence staff currently involved in ICT regional service delivery and this remains a cornerstone of our staffing strategy," Unisys said in a statement.
"Their experience and knowledge will be a key factor in achieving a smooth transition from defence to Unisys delivery."
Under the agreement, Unisys will take over the management, administration and support for more than 100,000 defence desktop computers at 460 bases and facilities across Australia.
The deal will affect almost 500 Australian Public Service jobs but only 388 of those are currently filled. An additional 238 Australian Defence Force positions are involved in the deal.
Unisys senior partner Dominic Welfare said Unisys would co-locate critical service delivery management and specialist technical support groups in Canberra with their defence counterparts.
"This will enable more effective services to be provided to the 100,000 users of the defence restricted and secret networks across Australia," he said in a statement.
"These positions present a unique opportunity to contribute to a project that will improve the effectiveness of one of the most important Commonwealth government departments."
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Latest
News |
Most
Read |
Hot
Topics |
|
|
|
