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NS Awards €400M IT Contract to U.S. Firm Amid Concerns

2/11/2026

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Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), rail operator, awarded an IT services contract to DXC Technology worth up to €400 million over 12 years.
DXC Technology is a U.S.-based company, prompting concerns about reliance on American tech and data access.
NS says DXC-managed systems are not critical, but experts say the services are essential infrastructure.
KPN, previous provider, lost the contract to DXC, which bid the lowest despite not scoring highest on quality.

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Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), rail operator, awarded an IT services contract to DXC Technology worth up to €400 million over 12 years.
DXC Technology is a U.S.-based company, prompting concerns about reliance on American tech and data access.
NS says DXC-managed systems are not critical, but experts say the services are essential infrastructure.
KPN, previous provider, lost the contract to DXC, which bid the lowest despite not scoring highest on quality.