Chooses SAVVIS' managed network and hosting services as the platform to consolidate and centralize all of its UK-based IT infrastructure.

SAVVIS, Inc., an IT utility services provider, yesterday announced that international law firm Allen & Overy LLP has chosen SAVVIS' managed network and hosting services as the platform to consolidate and centralize all of its UK-based IT infrastructure.

Under the terms of the 5 1/2 year, $9.8 million contract, Allen & Overy will deploy SAVVIS' managed hosting and global Tier-1 network infrastructure to support all of its UK corporate IT operations including a centralized document management system, secure data transfers, file sharing, accounting and e-mail.

"By the very nature of our business, we have very strict requirements with regard to the security, reliability and international reach of our hosting provider," said Dave Burwell, CIO, Allen & Overy. "With their global network, world class data center facilities, and experience with many of the world's largest law firms, we can be confident that SAVVIS will provide us with the highest quality performance and service."

"Global organizations like Allen & Overy are an excellent example of the type of company that can benefit from our network and hosting infrastructure services," said Richard Warley, Managing Director of EMEA, SAVVIS. "Our managed services are designed to be extraordinarily flexible, enabling us to grow easily with companies over time."