In an effort to centralize the ICT aspects of their sprawling operations, Halifax-based environmental and geotechnical engineering firm Jacques Whitford has inked a $40-million outsourcing deal with ICT provider Bell Aliant.

Bell's business-solutions provider arm, xwave, has been gathering Jacques Whitford's IT operations under one roof since summer, while the new year will see them implement a VOIP system for the firm. xwave's managing director of managed services Ray Miller is eager to get his hands on Jacques Whitford's IT operations and offer some holistic solutions. Said Miller: “Who better to work with your IT and telecommunications than IT and telecommunications people?”...

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