Power generator and retailer Meridian has appointed HP as its prime applications support and development services provider.

Meridian General Manager Glen McLatchie said that the five-year agreement will cover support and development services for all of the company’s business applications.

HP will offer the service from its recently established Global Application Service Centre in Christchurch.

“In a competitive industry, Meridian seeks innovation in services, process and therefore applications in order to drive growth. This requires high quality, cost-effective applications support and development,” said Gavin Greaves, New Zealand Country Manager for HP Enterprise Services.

Transition to HP from Meridian’s current providers will occur over the next quarter with HP assuming full responsibility in October.