European technology integrator SCC has bought itself a larger Italian presence in the shape of IBM Italia subsidiary MVS Srl.

Sir Peter Rigby, chairman and chief executive of SCC, said in a statement: "This is the third-largest deal we have announced in the past nine months... as part of our drive to increase the depth and range of our service capabilities on a pan-European basis."

Vincent Bonnet, general manager SCC Italy, said: "MVS is a leader in its field, working with some of Italy's most prestigious companies in the transportation, automotive and media industries."

More details on SCC's website here. (http://www.scc.com/sch/cms-scc.nsf/webpages/frames?open&top=uk.topmenu&content=../agents/web.features&params=col:0;cat:News;sc1:Press%20Releases;mode:1) ®

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