The tech giant Hewlett-Packard has entered into a $150 million-plus infrastructure services agreement with Maersk Line which is reportedly a global shipping company.

Sources informed that within the five year agreement HP will help Maersk Line to become an instant-on enterprise with its cloud-enabled data centers, and HP workplace services to optimize its technology infrastructure.

HP will reportedly create a private cloud computing environment for distributed and local applications using its own cloud computing solutions, creating a flexible, agile technology infrastructure, allowing the shipping company to cater to changing business needs, as well as strengthening its ability to compete globally.

Besides HP’s cloud computing solutions, its ITO India center will deliver most of the services to Maersk including service desk, data center services, and enterprise security services.

A person familiar with the matter informed our team that HP will also take over the service desk function at Maersk Line, and will deliver workplace services to maintain company’s computing devices, such as desktop and notebook PCs, for almost 38,000 users in more than 100 countries. 

According to Mike Nefkens, senior VP and GM, enterprise services- Europe, Middle East and Africa at HP, HP will apply its cloud computing expertise and experience in managing complex technology environments enabling internal IT leaders achieve the company's global strategy.