Press Release - INTRASOFT International consortium wins 55 million EUR contract in London
Luxembourg, May 09, 2012 – A consortium that includes INTRASOFT International has been selected by the European Medicines Agency to be the first priority contractor in a cascading framework contract of a potential estimated value of 55 million EUR for the provision of resources on a time and materials basis for online transactional processing systems.
INTRASOFT International's participation is estimated at 22 million EUR (40% of the total consortium budget). Other members of the consortium include TRASYS, Steria Benelux SA/NV and Fujitsu Technology Solutions NV. The contract with the prestigious European Medicines Agency has a maximum duration of four years and highlights the company's status as a leading supplier of software and IT services at European level. In addition, this new success in theUK reflects the company's global expanding business operations.
The European Medicines Agency, located inLondon is responsible for the scientific evaluation of medicines developed by pharmaceutical companies for use in the European Union.
For INTRASOFT International the work will be underLot 1 and involves the provision of resources on a time and material basis for on-line transactional processing systems. These resources will contribute expertise directly to the design, construction, implementation and maintenance of mission-critical applications developed in-house.
Mr. Athanassios Kotsis, CEO of INTRASOFT International commented: “We are delighted about this latest award with the European Medicines Agency, confirming our prominent position in the EU administration and public sector ICT market. Our collaboration with the London-based agency further enhances our international activity and strengthens our company's presence in one of the biggest business capitals in the world.”
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About the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
The European Medicines Agency (ΕΜΑ) is a decentralised agency of the European Union, located in London. ΕΜΑ is responsible for the scientific evaluation of medicines developed by pharmaceutical companies for use in the European Union. For more information, please visit http://www.ema.europa.eu
About INTRASOFT International
INTRASOFT International is a leading European company in the area of Information and Communication Technology Services, offering innovative and added-value solutions of the highest quality to a wide range of international and national public and private organisations. The company employs more than 1,500 highly-skilled professionals, representing over 20 different nationalities and mastering more than 18 languages. With headquarters in Luxembourg, INTRASOFT International operates through its operational branches, subsidiaries and offices in Belgium, Greece, Romania, Jordan, Denmark, the UK, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Moldova, the Philippinesand Saudi Arabia. More than 500 organizations in 68 countries worldwide (Institutions and Agencies of the European Union, National Government Organizations, Public Agencies, Financial Institutions, Telecommunication Organizations, and Private Enterprises) have chosen the company's services and solutions to fulfil their business needs. INTRASOFT International is a subsidiary of the ASE-listed INTRACOM Holdings, one of the largest multinational technology groups in SE Europe, with more than 35 years of experience. At the end of 2011, as part of its strategy to focus primarily on international markets & further enhance its international presence, INTRASOFT International merged with its –at the time- parent company, INTRACOM IT Services, by absorbing it to become one company with a strong brand name in Europe and globally. For more information, please visit: www.intrasoft-intl.com
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LydiaDe Backer, Delivery Director
INTRASOFT International
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Kalliopi Chioti, Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
INTRASOFT International
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Themis Mersiadis, Corporate Marketing Communications Manager
INTRASOFT International
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