Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. has hired technology giant IBM Corp. to create a virtual desktop cloud in offices for the property-casualty insurer and wealth manager.
IBM and The Hartford announced Wednesday the five-year service agreement that they signed in January. Both were mum on financial terms, but said no jobs are affected by the pact.
“Our goal is to simplify core processes and operating mechanisms throughout the organization as we work to become a more customer-centric and efficient company,” said Jim Eckerle, The Hartford’s executive vice president, strategic initiatives and technology.
Under the pact, IBM will continue to manage The Hartford’s data center operations and create a more efficient IT platform by virtualizing its server network at IBM’s Boulder, Colo. facility and The Hartford’s own center in Hartford.
In addition, IBM, based in Armonk, N.Y., says it will install a zEnterprise System to support the development and accessibility of key business applications for global users.
