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The ten-year Technology Framework Contract, approved by the government, will see the corporation save an estimated £30m a year.

Headed up by managing director, Tom White, the renamed Siemens Business Services Media Holdings Ltd will also take on BBC’s Technology’s 1,400 staff.

The deal covers both contract and acquisition and means Siemens Business Services will work closely with BBC Technology Direction, the department responsible for the BBC’s technology strategy and development.

John Smith, Chief Operating Officer, BBC commented: “This deal marries both our legendary broadcasting experience in making great programmes with the resource and expertise of a global IT player – ensuring the BBC can achieve its Building Public Value vision to secure our digital future.”

By Sheelagh Doyle