IBM Global Services and A.K. Steel | Article

1996 Editor’s Choice Award
Most Effective Relationship

This relationship was chosen based on the close working relationship between the two companies. After four years in the relationship, A.K. Steel believes it has moved its IT function from a cost-oriented to an investment-oriented function in which IBM is continually willing to fund investments. The relationship has also consistently delivered on time, highly-reliable services on a cost-effective basis. As John Paul Back, General Manager, Information Technologies at A.K. Steel said, “We’re working effectively and we’re working on the right things. IBM is delivering on time and in budget what we need to make that happen.”

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