The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
600 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
1 August 2006
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2007
Foreseen end date
Description
On 1 August 2006 the IT service provider AGIS, a subsidiary of the German financial service group Allianz, announced its plans to outsource part of its activities. The company hopes to find a partner for these activities by the beginning of 2007. According to AGIS, the new partner is expected to hire 600 out of the current 1986 persons employed at AGIS. The move follows announcements by Allianz Group to reduce its costs for IT-services.
Sources
2 August 2006: Handelsblatt
Citation
Eurofound (2006), AGIS, Outsourcing in Germany, factsheet number 63871, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/63871.
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