Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Strengthens Cooperation with DATAGROUP

Pliezhausen, 8 August 2024. DATAGROUP has secured a new major contract with Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, expanding their existing partnership. The agreement involves managing IT operations for 2,800 virtualized workstations, 850 end devices, and 370 servers. The contract, valued in the high single-digit millions, spans 2.5 years with an option for a three-year extension.

This deal enhances DATAGROUP’s comprehensive IT services, including a central expert help desk and client management of 140 packaged applications. The company will become the sole IT point of contact across 87 locations, ensuring efficient support regardless of location. A dedicated team will oversee service provision through Service Level Agreements.

Andreas Baresel, CEO of DATAGROUP, highlighted their focus on organic growth and client expansion. The company expects significant contributions from the contract in the upcoming financial year.