BSkyB and EDS begin court battle
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16 October 2007
BSkyB has accused EDS of wilful deception in its dealings with the broadcaster. EDS vigorously...
Broadcasting giant BSkyB today began court proceedings against IT services provider EDS for allegedly failing to deliver a cutting-edge CRM system, under a lawsuit originally filed by BSkyB in 2004.
The broadcaster is claiming damages for breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation and deceit, to the tune of £709 million. EDS made a “deliberate, cynical and dishonest” pitch for the £48 million contract, signed in 2000, Mark Howard, BSkyB’s QC said today in court.
The broadcaster terminated its agreement with EDS in 2002, and claims to have since spent £170 million on a replacement CRM system.
EDS vigorously refutes the allegations and will launch its defence next week.
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