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Virtusa and Bloomin’ Brands Announce Five-Year Strategic Management Agreement

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Virtusa has signed a five-year agreement with Bloomin’ Brands to manage the IT infrastructure for its portfolio of restaurants, including Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s. This strategic partnership will enable Virtusa to provide exclusive managed IT services, enhancing cloud transformation and operational efficiency. The collaboration aims to implement advanced solutions like contactless payments and mobile ordering systems, positioning Bloomin’ Brands for long-term success in the competitive casual dining market.

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  • Five-year exclusive contract with Bloomin’ Brands for IT infrastructure services.
  • Implementation of advanced technologies like contactless payments and voice ordering.
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Virtusa to Manage Entire IT and Cloud Infrastructure Across the Bloomin’ Brands Portfolio

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., March 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and IT services and solutions that help clients change and disrupt markets through innovation engineering, today announced a strategic agreement with Bloomin’ Brands to become the exclusive provider of managed IT infrastructure services, including cloud transformation initiatives.

Bloomin’ Brands is one of the world’s largest casual dining companies with more than 1,450 restaurants worldwide, including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Aussie Grill by Outback.

Under this five-year agreement, Virtusa will become the exclusive provider of IT infrastructure management services for company-owned restaurants in the Bloomin’ Brands portfolio.
“We look forward to working with the Virtusa team for in-restaurant services, network management, and service desk solutions, essential elements for operating restaurants today,” said Michael Stutts, chief customer officer, Bloomin’ Brands. “Virtusa’s industry and technology expertise will help position us for long-term success.”

“Bloomin’ Brands restaurants are among the most recognizable in the world,” said Samir Dhir, president and head of Americas, Virtusa. “By tapping into our end-to-end transformation, including proven contactless payments, voice and mobile ordering systems, IT estate modernization and management services, we believe Bloomin’ Brands will increase their operational efficiency, improve the quality of service and ultimately maintain their position as one of the world's largest casual dining companies.”

About Virtusa

Virtusa Corporation is a global provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services and solutions that help clients change, disrupt, and unlock new value through innovation engineering. Virtusa serves Global 2000 companies in the Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Communications, Media, Entertainment, Travel, Manufacturing, and Technology industries.

Virtusa helps clients grow their business with innovative products and services that create operational efficiency using digital labor, future-proof operational and IT platforms, and rationalization and modernization of IT applications infrastructure. This is achieved through a unique approach blending deep contextual expertise, empowered agile teams, and measurably better engineering to create holistic solutions that drive business forward at unparalleled velocity enabled by a culture of cooperative disruption.

Virtusa is a registered trademark of Virtusa Corporation.  All other company and brand names may be trademarks or service marks of their respective holders.


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What is the significance of Virtusa's agreement with Bloomin’ Brands?

Virtusa signed a five-year agreement to provide exclusive managed IT infrastructure services for Bloomin’ Brands, aiming to enhance operational efficiency.

How will Virtusa's services impact Bloomin’ Brands?

Virtusa's services, including cloud transformation and technology solutions, are expected to improve the operational efficiency and service quality of Bloomin’ Brands restaurants.

What types of technology will Virtusa implement for Bloomin’ Brands?

Virtusa plans to implement contactless payments, voice ordering systems, and modernized IT management solutions.

What is the duration of the contract between Virtusa and Bloomin’ Brands?

The contract between Virtusa and Bloomin’ Brands is for five years.

What companies are included in the Bloomin’ Brands portfolio?

The portfolio includes well-known restaurants such as Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Bonefish Grill.

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