Data #3 chosen as Microsoft reseller by Department of Defence

The win will see the company provide services for Defence’s Microsoft applications, over the next three years.

The Minister for Defence, Joel Fitzgibbon, said, the contract was signed on 15 October 2008 after an open tender process initiated earlier this year.

“Under the contract, Defence has negotiated competitive pricing for the Large Account Reseller Services in support of procurement for Microsoft products,” he said.

“This is expected to lead to cost reductions for Defence and can also be extended to all Australian Government agencies, including federal, state and territory, and local government agencies.

According to Fitzgibbon, Defence as the Lead Agency, is negotiating an agreement for Microsoft software requirements as part of the Government’s Co-ordinated Procurement Contracting Framework.

“The Framework is being co-ordinated through the Department of Finance and Deregulation and is designed to reduce costs across government by utilising its collective purchasing power and reducing administration,” he said.

According to John Grant, managing director at Data #3, the company was delighted to have been selected for the contract.

“We’re looking forward to working with the Department of Defence,” he said.

“Winning this competitive contract follows our recent award [wins] – in particular from Microsoft.”