DXC Technology Selected by Ventia to Transform IT Operations

DXC’s end-to-end solution which includes Applications, Cloud, ITO and Workplace Technologies will Transform Ventia’s Operating Model and Support its Growth Strategy

Sydney, Australia, August 31, 2022 – DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) ), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced it has been selected by ASX and NZX listed Ventia (VNT), one of the largest essential infrastructure services providers in Australia and New Zealand as its preferred vendor for digital outsourcing support services, following an extensive tender process.

The strategic five-year contract will see DXC deliver digital outsourcing services, including Applications, Cloud, ITO and Workplace, all aimed at helping Ventia implement an agile and collaborative approach to fast-track the transition of in-scope services and develop innovative solutions that will deliver greater efficiencies and cost savings. The new digital operating model will effectively enable DXC to serve as Ventia’s IT Operations function, supporting its 35,000 employee and subcontractors across 400 sites in Australia and New Zealand.

“DXC is delighted to collaborate with Ventia to deliver a full transformative technology solution which reflects the breadth of our Enterprise Technology Stack,” said Seelan Nayagam, President Asia Pacific, DXC Technology. “DXC’s deep knowledge of Ventia, combined with new insights gained through our advanced analytics tools, will allow us to use the first stage of this transformation as the foundation to build a roadmap of innovation and technology for Ventia’s future growth.”

“At Ventia, our strategy is to redefine service excellence, by being client focused, innovative and sustainable. With our teams delivering critical infrastructure services every day through 24x7 operations, our technology platforms are critical in helping us deliver our strategy,” said Karen O’Driscoll, Group Executive, Digital Services.

“It was important for us to select a capable and proven partner who would bring the latest solutions and innovations to transform our operating model. We are excited to see DXC bring intelligent operations, automation, AI and analytics to life in this transformation.

“The long-term strategic partnership with DXC will enable Ventia to grow rapidly and cost effectively with optimised IT services underpinning everything we do.”

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernising IT, optimising data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world's largest companies and public sector organisations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading essential infrastructure services provider in Australia and New Zealand, proudly providing the services that keeps infrastructure working for our communities. Ventia has access to a combined workforce of more than 35,000 people, operating in over 400 sites across Australia and New Zealand. With a strategy to redefine service excellence by being client-focused, innovative and sustainable, Ventia operates across a broad range of industry segments, including defence, social infrastructure, water, electricity and gas, resources, environmental services, telecommunications and transport.

Forward Looking Statement

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