<A HREF="http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1911834,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594">Gap has contracted IBM</A> to operate parts of its information technology infrastructure, a deal worth about $1.1 billion over an initial 10-year term. As part of the agreement, Gap expects about 400 of its employees, or workers at its subsidiaries, to join IBM. The company and IBM have the option of incorporating additional services into the agreement over time.