Energy supplier Centrica has hired IT giant Fujitsu to carry out a transformation of IT services including the modernisation and migration of services and systems.

Fujitsu will manage the movement of 26,500 Centrica staff in 26 locations from Windows XP to Windows 7.

The project is designed to drive IT performance, employee experience and the ability to employ new applications.

Fujitsu currently already provides IT services as part of a five year contract to supply desktop established services, set up in 2010. This new agreement extends the partnership between the two businesses.

Richard Bull, executive director, End User Services at Fujitsu UK & Ireland, said: "This project is a prime example of IT truly engaging with the business, rather than reacting with a solution. Fujitsu is very happy to be part of the journey and looks forward to continued, mutual success."

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