26/02/2013
msg systems has signed a two-year master agreement as general contractor
Munich, February 26, 2013. At the beginning of this year msg systems signed a two-year master agreement focusing on "Quality Management and Assurance in IT Projects" with the procurement office of the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI), with an option to extend the agreement for an additional two years. Based on customer information, the procurement office determined the projects would probably involve 17,000 employee work days. Under the agreement, experts from msg systems' Test & Quality Management and Public Sector divisions will support the quality management and quality assurance aspects of BMI's IT projects, including those of their affiliated agencies.
Comprehensive Support: The Best of Three Worlds
Due to the variety of customers, IT projects and systems, the consulting and support services provided to ensure quality assurance will cover a wide range of tasks. msg systems is one of three providers with whom master agreements for the realization of these tasks have been signed and will act as general contractor. Sub-contractors include European IT Consultancy GmbH (EITCO), ifib (an institute for information management headquartered in Bremen), and ifib consult GmbH. EITCO specializes in the development of systems that enable a structured mapping of business processes. ifib is an expert in all issues related to usability and accessibility. msg systems provides extensive experience in the fields of test, project and quality management, as well as quality assurance. Moreover, msg systems also has unique experience in cooperating with public institutions. "With these partners we are able to offer BMI the best of three worlds", Dr. Stephan Frohnhoff, member of the Board of Directors at msg systems ag, summarizes the advantages of the assembled team. "We look forward to a successful collaboration and exciting projects."
