SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. — Virtusa Corporation — a global provider of digital-strategy, digital-engineering and IT services — has entered a strategic five-year agreement with U.S.-based Bloomin’ Brands to become the casual-dining company’s exclusive provider of managed IT-infrastructure services, including cloud-transformation initiatives.
“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,” says Michael Stutts, Chief Customer Officer, Bloomin’ Brands. “Virtusa’s industry and technology expertise will help position us for long-term success.”
Bloomin’ Brands has 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.
“Bloomin’ Brands’ restaurants are among the most recognizable in the world,” says 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.”
