IBM has signed a multi-year information technology infrastructure services contract with Europe's leading mobile phones retailer, The Carphone Warehouse.

For the duration of the contract, IBM will manage CPW’s IT requirements and provide the company with infrastructure services across its service desk, servers, storage, desktop, network and data centre environments.

"IBM has a long and successful track record in the infrastructure area, and I am confident that this alliance will offer lasting benefits such as increased service levels and efficiency improvements to our business," said Simon Post, CPW’s Chief Technology Officer.

Bruce Ross, General Manager, IBM Global Technology Services in the UK and Ireland, added: "The Carphone Warehouse will leverage IBM's global leadership in technology innovation and delivery. As organizations face an accelerating pace of change, innovation is becoming a critical factor in the drive to deliver customer value. This agreement will help Carphone Warehouse to continue to expand their core business and drive cost efficiencies."