IBM and Abertis are Driving the Future of Mobility with a Global Technology Modernization Agreement

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[{"type":"text","content":"The five-year alliance aims to increase digitalization in five of the group's subsidiaries, modernize systems that process millions of daily transactions across those subsidiaries, and enhance the user experience on an international scale.MADRID, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced a new five-year global agreement with Abertis, a leading infrastructure and mobility management group, to modernize Abertis's technological infrastructure. The collaboration includes migrating to SAP S/4HANA, and aims to improve system scalability, reliability and user experience across multiple countries. This new agreement extends more than a decade of collaboration and supports Abertis's digital transformation.Abertis is one of the world's leading motorway operators, with a presence in Europe, the Americas and Asia. The agreement covers the comprehensive evolution of the systems supporting the group's operations, ranging from user management to high-volume transaction processing and incident management. These systems require high levels of reliability, security and performance, regardless of the operational scale or complexity of each environment.Under the agreement, IBM will support Abertis in modernizing its platform on SAP S/4HANA technology to: Increase flexibility to adapt to different operating modelsImprove scalability to manage increasing transaction volumesIncorporate advanced analytics capabilities in near real-timeLay the groundwork for incorporating new services related to mobilityWhere mobility becomes a system With increased pressure on infrastructure and traffic, diverse operating models, and more demanding users, having common, scalable and reliable systems is a key enabler for multi-country operators.The five-year agreement addresses a common technological framework for Abertis operations in Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Chile and Puerto Rico, with options to extend to additional markets primarily in Europe and America. This international approach is based on a shared technological architecture, adaptable to different regulations and reinforces the efficiency and scalability of the business.Governance and deliveryIBM Consulting will provide consulting, implementation and technology management services, and will work with Abertis's IT and business teams under a joint governance model that includ...

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