Diversus says it has secured a new IT contract with Rio Tinto, which will see it form part of the global miner’s ‘APAC West IT Vendor Ecosphere Consultancy Panel’ to provide high-quality technology and IT services.

The contract provides Diversus the opportunity to bid for Business Intelligence and Analytics, Application Services and General Consultancy against a limited number of other pre-qualified providers, it said. It consists of a three-year initial term and two-year extension period.

Diversus Director, Dien Tang, said: “We are privileged to be part of Rio Tinto’s Ecosphere Consultancy panel to provide high-quality technology and IT services. Diversus have a strong commitment to supporting local businesses and community initiatives, and it’s great to see global leaders like Rio Tinto acknowledge and support local Western Australia businesses and talent.

“It’s an exciting time for Rio Tinto and we’re proud to be partnering with them on this journey.”

Back in November, Cirrus Networks Holdings said it had entered into a new IT contract with Rio that also provided it with the opportunity to bid for IT infrastructure services against a limited number of other pre-qualified providers.