Secure choice when MTR collaborates with Basefarm as operating supplier

Basefarm collaborates with MTR Nordics to manage all of its IT operations.
MTR Nordics AB is a subsidiary of MTR Corporation, which is one of the leading train companies in the world.

MTR Nordics AB operates Stockholm’s subway and Stockholm commuter trains as well as the fast train traffic between Gothenburg and Stockholm. Their vison is to make everyday life easier with smooth travel, functional station areas and a thoughtful service for all. With increased train travel, the business has grown and the demands for a functioning and faultless operation have increased.

For some years now, MTR has outsourced its IT-operations to an external company. The aim with the new partnership with Basefarm was to find a stable, flexible and proactive IT-partner who could take on a greater responsibility, handle the increasingly high security requirements and be part of the future development of MTR.

We had met Basefarm before in other contexts and it was therefore natural for us to invite them as one of seven suppliers in the procurement, says Björn Ununger, Head of IT operations at MTR.

– Björn Ununger, Head of IT operations på MTR.

Focus on security

According to Björn Ununger, Basefarm distinguished itself positively in several areas during the procurement.

They responded well to our procurement documentation and could meet our high security requirements. We also felt that Basefarm would be able to keep up with our fast expansion and was a partner we could work closely with.

Will handle all operations

According to the agreement, which will run for three years with an option to extend, MTR will transfer all its infrastructure to Basefarm’s platform.

Basefarm has the responsibility to build a flexible infrastructure that is adapted to the needs and requirements of MTR. The project will start immediately and is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2020.

Björn Ununger believes that the collaboration with Basefarm will mean that MTR’s operating team can work more closely with operations.

– The ambition is to focus more on proactive work and innovation, which will make a difference to the development of our business, says Björn Ununger.

– Björn Ununger, Head of IT operations på MTR.

Sara Murby Forste, CEO of Basefarm in Sweden, is proud of the great responsibility it entails to operate the train traffic in Stockholm, as well as the fast trains between Stockholm and Gothenburg.

It is both honorable and very exciting. The fact that MTR wants to work closely with Basefarm fits us very well. It is in close cooperation with our customers that we can find proactive solutions. This enables our customers to focus on business development while at the same time feeling confident that IT-operations are managed by a reliable partner, she says.

Om Basefarm

Basefarm is a European Managed Service Provider of business-critical IT solutions. The company creates market leaders by integrating the key competencies for digital transformation – big data, cloud computing and information security, into one service offering. Our delivery model covers the entire spectrum from innovation through commissioning to continuous production, including strategy consulting, implementation projects and infrastructure operations with a common operating model regardless of the cloud platform chosen. Basefarm was established in Norway in 2000 where the company also provides data centre services. A team of over 760 IT engineers and consultants services global clients from European offices and data centres in Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria.

Om MTR

With more than 40,000 dedicated employees, MTR is responsible for over 12 million travelers every day, in Hong Kong, Sweden, the UK, Australia and China. MTR Nordic’s operations include operation of the Stockholm subway (since 2009), operation of the Stockholm commuter train (since 2016) and the vehicle maintenance company MTR Tech. Since 2015, MTR has also run high-speed traffic between Gothenburg and Stockholm under the MTR Express brand.

For more information about MTR Nordic, please visit www.mtrnordic.se

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Secure choice when MTR collaborates with Basefarm as operating supplier

Basefarm collaborates with MTR Nordics to manage all of its IT operations. MTR Nordics AB is a subsidiary of MTR Corporation, which is one of the leading train companies in the world.

Focus on security

Will handle all operations

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Basefarm AS

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Basefarm – part of Log*in Consultants Nederland B.V.

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Basefarm collaborates with MTR Nordics to manage all of its IT operations.
MTR Nordics AB is a subsidiary of MTR Corporation, which is one of the leading train companies in the world.