Software AG and DB Systems GmbH, Deutsche Bahn's IT service provider entered a partnership to modernise the public administration sector IT infrastructure in Germany.
As part of the partnership, both companies will offer a complete modernisation package, providing an SOA backbone for mainframe systems and the professional management and servicing of large IT systems. Both companies have extensive experience in this market.
Software AG will provide products and solutions for IT modernisation and integration while DB Systems will provide their extensive IT infrastructure, including related services, as well as their competency in managing large projects.
The two companies will build a joint distribution team under the framework of the partnership. This team will utilise existing support tools and infrastructures and can avail of the existing service clientele and both companies’ strong presence in Germany’s public sector. The first joint contract with a client has already been signed.