After evaluating a range of potential partners, including its three existing suppliers, STX Europe decided to outsource the management of its entire IT infrastructure, including 1,400 desktop systems, to Fujitsu. In addition, Fujitsu also took over the hosting the day-today operation of its data centre services, including 150 existing servers located in its Turku yard.

In Finland, STX Europe has three ship building yards in Turku, Helsinki, and Rauma, whose IT systems were managed independently. However, the company recognised that it could streamline operations by consolidating its IT management services with one supplier.