Selfridges has outsourced its datacentre and other IT
functions to Retail Assist. The outsourcer will provide network
management, Oracle database administration and support, and AIX
operating system support.
The Selfridges IBM P-Series data processing computer will now be
housed at Retail Assist’s Northampton datacentre.
Sudhir Patel, Selfridges's head of IT, said, "It’s clear that
we’ll be working with individuals who know fashion and department
store technology inside out. We also felt that the close working
culture that Retail Assist develops with its clients will give us a
responsive and cost-effective service."
Selfridges has two stores in Manchester and one in Birmingham as
well as its flagship London operation. Selfridges joins Principles,
Warehouse, New Look, Adams Childrenswear, Thresher Group, Harvey
Nichols, Oasis and Coast in Retail Assist’s store and retail brand
customer list.
