Software development and application support provider, Artis Group, has seen the return of Chris Greatrex from the United States to lead the company.

The Australian Taxation Office has revealed that its five-year desktop services contract with defence giant and IT contractor, Lockheed Martin, has a total price tag of $380 million — 25 per cent more than initially estimated.

The Department of Defence’s peak technology strategy arm has started running the ruler over its technology suppliers as it considers establishing a new procurement panel for applications and systems integration services.

Fujitsu has acquired Supply Chain Consulting in a move to boost its SAP capabilities.

Industry players agree Fujitsu’s acquisition of Kaz is a positive move for the services company and could set the trend for further consolidation this year.

Analysts claim Fujitsu’s acquisition of Kaz will give the services integrator a stronger position in the government sector.

Fujitsu has acquired Telstra IT services subsidiary, Kaz Group, for $200 million.

EDS has become the top Federal Government ICT supplier, according to research company Intermedium.

In an interview with IT veteran, Kaz founder and Hostech executive chairman, Peter Kazacos, discusses why businesses need to prepare for the NBN, opportunities in regional Australia and the integration of all the acquired business.