Xerox wins Defense Department deal

Xerox has won a print and technology services contract worth $103 million (£66 million) from the US Department of Defense.

As per the terms of the five-year agreement, the Norwalk-based firm will take care of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Document Services's in-house printing.

Under the deal, DLA Document Services facilities across the US will be provided access to Xerox products and support.

Sherman Parker, vice president, public sector, Global Document Services, Xerox, said: "Innovation from Xerox will enable DLA Document Services to reduce costs, unleash new capabilities and more effectively serve the Department of Defense."

The Department of Defense has been receiving services from Xerox for over four decades.

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