FPT and RWE Sign 5-Year Master Service Agreement to Drive Innovation and Sustainability
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09/12/2024
FPT has signed a five-year Master Service Agreement (MSA) with RWE, further strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two companies. The agreement aims to advance technological innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth, supporting RWE’s ambitious initiatives in IT/OT convergence, renewable energy, and data-driven solutions.
The signing ceremony, held in Essen, Germany, marks the beginning of an enhanced collaboration where FPT will provide a robust offshore utilization strategy through its Offshore Delivery Center. This will enable cost-effective, scalable solutions tailored to RWE’s evolving needs. Additionally, FPT will establish a local Center of Excellence (CoE) focused on providing PMO & Consulting Services.
With this partnership, FPT and RWE are set to accelerate their shared vision of transforming the energy sector. FPT’s Offshore Delivery Center will enable RWE to scale its resources effectively, providing solutions that meet their dynamic needs, while the establishment of the Center of Excellence will deliver additional PMO & Consulting practices automation practices that will improve operational efficiency and ROI. FPT will also support RWE’s business expansion into IT/OT convergence, renewable energy, and advanced data and AI solutions, helping them stay at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.
The agreement between FPT and RWE will further strengthen the partnership, which includes contributions to the RWE Academy, loyalty programs for key experts, and an innovation budget focused on AI and automation. These efforts underscore FPT’s commitment to supporting RWE’s growth and fostering a culture of learning, resilience, and forward-thinking.
Mdm. Chu Thi Thanh Ha, Chairwoman of FPT Software, FPT Corporation, said: “This agreement reflects our strategic focus on partnering with European businesses to accelerate innovation in critical sectors like renewable energy and green transformation, tackling the complex challenges of sustainability. With workforce development as a key pillar in FPT’s strategy, we are confident in building a capable, future-ready IT talent pool that can meet the evolving demands of partners like RWE to create lasting values for businesses and society alike,” she added.
Mr. Dzung Tran, CEO of FPT Software Europe, FPT Corporation commented: “Today’s signing represents a key milestone in our collaboration with RWE and reinforces our commitment to driving the digital transformation and energy transformation across Europe. Building on FPT’s strengths and know-how from a decade of partnership with RWE, we can deliver more sustainable values to RWE and its customers, supporting our partner’s growth while strengthening our presence in the European market.”
Ms. Gülnaz Öneş, CIO of RWE AG: “As a leading energy company, RWE is committed to leveraging innovative digital solutions to enhance its operational excellence. Today's signing with FPT Software is an integral part of our digital transformation journey. By combining our industry expertise with FPT Software’s capabilities, we are able to integrate our digital business and production systems and implement data-driven solutions to drive sustainable growth in the energy sector.”