The Australian office of global outsourcer Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) has signed a three year outsourcing contract with Dun and Bradstreet Australasia (D&B).

Under the contract, CSC will be responsible for supporting a client-server based application incorporating various web applications and web services, to support D&B¹s databases and back office functions.

The deal also involves the transfer of 14 D&B staff who will work at CSC offices.

CSC Australia¹s Vice President, Chris Cook, said CSC was proud to establish a relationship with a market leading financial services client.

"Our application support and development business is enjoying a steady growth at present," said Cook.  "CSC¹s experience in this area is second to none and this deal will add value to D&B¹s core operations. We are looking forward to building closer ties with them."

Christine Christian, CEO, D&B Australia & New Zealand said that she was delighted to engage a global leader in application support and development.

"CSC is a clear leader in the outsourcing space. This deal will enable us to achieve cost efficiencies across our organisation and deliver better customer value," she said.