IBM (IBM) said Thursday it has signed outsourcing contracts with two Nordic companies, including a five-year information technology services contract with Ericsson (ERIC) and two service contracts with Dansk Supermarket, a unit owned by AP Moeller Maersk (MAERSK-B.KO).

IBM said it would manage application maintenance, development and operation for Ericsson, extending an existing contract signed in 2003.

It also said the services contracts with Dansk Supermarket involves support, maintenance and project services for SAP-based applications.