Ahold extends tech agreement with HP

PALO ALTO, Calif. Ahold has extended its existing relationship with HP by signing a new seven-year infrastructure and applications services agreement, the company reported.

Under the terms of the agreement, HP will continue to provide management and support services for Ahold’s global data center environment. In addition, HP will implement HP Business Service Automation to make server and storage capabilities more robust and more highly available.

HP also will provide network services for Ahold’s extensive network that connects its supply chain and distribution with its 3,000 stores, warehouses and office locations across Europe and the United States.