Threshers agree £8m outsourcing deal with Xansa

UK's leading independent specialist drinks retailer set to save it an estimated £1m a year after entering into an agreement with Xansa

Written by David Jetuah

Threshers has agreed a five-year deal with outsourcing and technology company, Xansa.

The deal will include support for over 300 staff at Thresher's head office in Welwyn Garden City and will save the independent drinks retailer over £1m a year.

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Threshers CFO Harvey Ainley said: 'We chose Xansa over the other outsourcing providers we spoke to because of the quality of its offshore capabilities and its ability to offer a complete support model. We felt Xansa really understood our business and the sector in general.'

Xansa will provide support for Threshers' core  IT operations including SAP, Websphere and Business Object . In addition, Xansa will host Threshers' JDA merchandising applications, which support the company's strategic planning activities.

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