DXC Secures Four-Year SD-WAN Deal, Nets $168M Supreme Court Award
DXC•DXC Technology won a four-year mandate to design, implement and operate a software-defined wide area network connecting Norske Skog’s mills and offices, expanding its technology advisory role. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a $168 million award in DXC’s 2019 trade-secrets suit, with TCS booking an additional $70 million charge in response.
1. Expansion of SD-WAN Partnership
DXC Technology extended its relationship with Norske Skog through a four-year contract to design, implement and operate a software-defined wide area network. The solution will deliver enhanced security, scalability and performance across Norske Skog’s mills and offices, positioning DXC as the primary technology advisor for infrastructure and operational services.
2. Supreme Court Upholds Damages Award
The U.S. Supreme Court let stand a lower-court ruling awarding DXC $168 million in compensatory and punitive damages from a 2019 trade-secrets lawsuit against Tata Consultancy Services. Following the decision, TCS announced a one-time exceptional charge of $70 million in its next fiscal quarter to cover additional damages, interest and legal costs.
3. Financial and Strategic Implications
The SD-WAN contract strengthens DXC’s managed infrastructure services pipeline, while the affirmed $168 million award provides a non-operational boost to its balance sheet. Together, these developments enhance DXC’s revenue visibility and underscore its legal and execution capabilities in enterprise technology environments.
