The multinational IT service firm Atos has had its contract renewed and extended by the Welsh Government. Atos has been working with the Welsh government since 1998 and the extended contract will see services continue until 2019.

The new 5 year contract, worth £70 million will see the company continue build on the governments ICT strategy providing IT services in a ‘multi source’ environment and liaising with a variety of ICT providers.

Welsh Government permanent secretary Dame Gillian Morgan said: "We believe this option gives us the value, service and flexibility we were looking for."