The Renault Group has signed a three year outsourcing contract with Capgemini which will see the service provider take responsibility for managing the car manufacturer’s application lifecycle.

More than 180 Capgemini professionals will be involved in the project, including technical support, and applications development specialists.

The capacity for innovation the outsourcing service provider shows would serve to meet Renault’s needs, said its deputy CIO François Gitton.

"To meet the constantly evolving needs of users, a good knowledge of their industry is essential. This enables good alignment between the service provided, current projects and priorities. Capgemini has the functional and industry capabilities required,” added Gitton.

"This contract is a great opportunity to build a strong partnership with Renault. Our commitment can be seen in both the length of the project and in our ambition to assist the group in its future challenges,” added Alain Donzeaud, member of the Capgemini Group’s Executive Committee.